Transcript Feudal Japan

Feudal Japan
Mr. Millhouse
AP World History
Hebron High School
Yamato Period (300-710)
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Sinification of Japan
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Confucianism
Writing System (kanji)
Zen Buddhism
Chinese art &
architecture
Government System
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Taika Reforms (645)
Prince Shotoku (573-621) supported
adoption of Chinese culture and
Buddhism
Heian Period (794-1156)
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Moving away from Chinese
politics, religion, & the arts
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Elaborate court life
Poetry and literature
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Last imperial mission to Tang
China occurred in 838
Tale of Genji by Lady Murasaki
Japanese writing system
(kana)
Heian Government
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Political power was dominated by
aristocratic families
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End of period due to the rise of military
clans
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Fujiwara clan ruled as regents
Minamoto clan, Fujiwara clan, Taira clan,
Tachibana clan
Gempei Wars (1180-1185)
Kamakura Shogunate
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Founded by
Minamoto Yoritomo
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Takes the title of
shogun
Imperial court
relegated to
ceremonial duties
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Power in the hands
of bushi (samurai)
Japanese Feudal Structure
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Feudalism: a political, economic, and
social system based on loyalty, land,
and military service.
Shogun
Land
Daimyo
Land
Protection
Samurai
Peasant
Loyalty
Daimyo
Samurai
Peasant
Loyalty
Samurai
Peasant
Food
Peasant
Japanese Feudal Structure
Samurai
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Bushido
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Frugality
Loyalty
Martial Arts
Honor until death
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Seppuku
Influenced by
Confucianism and
Buddhism
Castles
Left: Main tower of Osaka castle which
was constructed in 1583
Above: Outer wall and mote of Osaka
castle