1. The Rise of Japan I. Development 1. Early history written by 1. Early history written by Chinese and Koreans Chinese and Koreans a. Warring Clans (tribes) a. Warring Clans (tribes) 2. Yamato Clan 2. Yamato Clan a. Rulers = Gods a. Rulers = Gods b. Religion = Shinto b. Religion = Shinto -“The way of the Gods” -“The way of the Gods” -Spirits found in everything… -Spirits found in everything…

2. C. Chinese influence -Chinese culture introduced by Koreans -architecture -architecture -clothing -clothing -writing -writing -food -food -law codes -law codes -Buddhism -Buddhism

3. II. Rise of the Shoguns 1. Shogun = Chief military general 2. 1 st Shogun = Minamoto Yoritomo a. Capital city = Kamakura a. Capital city = Kamakura 3. Job(s) of Shoguns a. Control Japan’s $ a. Control Japan’s $ b. Administer Justice (courts) b. Administer Justice (courts) c. Run the government c. Run the government

4. 4. Government under the Shogun a. Samurai = Warrior -protect the Shogun -protect the Shogun -manage his land -manage his land -Bushido (Samurai’s code) -Bushido (Samurai’s code) -”The Way of the Warrior” -”The Way of the Warrior” -courage in battle -courage in battle -loyalty to leaders -loyalty to leaders -personal dignity -personal dignity -Seppuku – Hara – Kiri -Seppuku – Hara – Kiri -Practice of suicide for -Practice of suicide for dishonoring self or Bushido dishonoring self or Bushido

5. Code of Bushido Jin - to develop a sympathetic understanding of people Gi - to preserve the correct ethics Chu - to show loyalty to one's master Ko - to respect and to care for one's parents Rei - to show respect for others Chi - to enhance wisdom by broadening one's knowledge Shin - to be truthful at all times Tei - to care for the aged and those of a humble station

6. 4. Government under the Shogun ( Continued…) b. Daimyo = Powerful Landholders b. Daimyo = Powerful Landholders -provide land to Samurai -provide land to Samurai -in return for protection -in return for protection 5. Legend of Kamikaze a. Japan invaded by China (1281) a. Japan invaded by China (1281) b. Typhoon destroyed Chinese ships b. Typhoon destroyed Chinese ships -Kamikaze –”Divine Wind” -Kamikaze –”Divine Wind” -Japanese believe they have -Japanese believe they have special protection by the special protection by the Gods Gods