The document summarizes the history of feudal Japan from the Yamato period to the Tokugawa shogunate period. It discusses how Japan adopted Chinese culture and Confucianism starting in the Yamato period. The Heian period saw the growth of arts and literature as well as the development of the samurai class. The Kamakura and Ashikaga shogunates established a feudal system led by shoguns. The Warring States period was marked by conflict between daimyo until Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi unified parts of Japan. Finally, the Tokugawa shogunate centralized power and established a strict class system, closing Japan off from foreign influence.

8. Metsuke = secret police

14. FeudalJapan

15. Yamato Period: 300-710Began promoting the adoption of Chinese culture: Confucianism. Language (kanji characters). Buddhist sects. Chinese art & architecture. Government structure.“Great Kings” era

16. Prince Shotoku: 573-621Adopted Chinese culture and Confucianism. Buddhist sects allowed to develop. Created a new government structure:17 Article Constitution in 604. Heian Period: 794-1156Characteristics: Growth of large landed estates. Arts & literature of China flourished. Elaborate court life [highly refined] ETIQUETTE. Personal diaries The Pillow Book by Sei Shonagon [10c] Great novelThe Tale of Genjiby Lady Murasaki Shikibu[1000 pgs.+]  Moving away from Chinese models in religion, the arts, and government. 

17. Heian Period:Cultural BorrowingChinese writing.Chinese artistic styles.Buddhism [in the form of ZEN].BUT, not the Chinese civil service system! 

18. The Pillow Bookby SeiShonagon (diary)

19. Tale of Genji Scroll(first novel)

20. Lady Murasaki ShikibuShe contributed much to the Japanese script known as kana, while men wrote with Chinese characters, kanji.

21. Minamoto YoritomoFounded the Kamakura Shogunate: 1185-1333

22. The emperor reigned, but did not always rule!Feudal Society

23. FeudalismA political, economic, and social system based on loyalty, the holding of land, and military service.Japan:ShogunLand - ShoenLoyaltyDaimyoDaimyoLand - ShoenLoyaltySamuraiSamuraiSamuraiFoodProtectionPeasantPeasantPeasantPeasant

24. Code of Bushido Fidelity

25. Politeness

26. Virility

27. SimplicitySeppuku: Ritual SuicideIt is honorable to die in this way.Kaishaku – his “seconds”

28. Full Samurai Attire

29. Samurai Sword

30. Modern-Day “Samurai Warriors”Early Mounted Samurai Warriors

31. Code of ChivalryJustice

32. Loyalty

33. Defense

34. Courage

35. Faith

36. Humility

37. NobilityMedieval Warriorsvs.Samurai WarriorEuropean knight

38. Medieval Warriorsvs.Knight’s ArmorSamurai Armor

39. Zen Buddhism A Japanese variation of the Mahayana form of Buddhism, which came from India through China. It reinforced the Bushido values of mental and self-discipline.

40. Mongol“Invasions”of Japan4,400 ships and 140,000 men, but kamikaze winds stopped them.

41. Ashikaga Age: 1338-1573 Shogunsfought for power. Laws are unclear. Less efficient than the Kamakura. Armies of samurai protected the country. 

42. CASTLES

43. Osaka Castle

44. Main Gate of Hiroshima Castle

45. ROENS

46. The Age of the Warring States:(1467 - 1568)Castles built on hills in different provinces. Power shifts from above to below. Europeans arrive in Japan  bringing firearms & Christianity. Christianity & foreign trade flourish.