1. Japan
A Culture of Feudalism

2. Japanese Religion Shinto-native religion of Japan
Believed their ancestors’ spirits were around them
Believes in divinity of the emperor and sacredness of Japan
Japan begins to be influenced by Buddhism from China around 500 CE
Zen Buddhism is particularly popular-fits well with Samurai Bushido Code

3. Japanese Culture and Politics
Called “Son of Heaven”
Samurai followed something called the Bushido Code- must act bravely, the “way of the warrior”
Super important!
A samurai’s sword was his most important weapon
Similar to China

4. Japanese Warriors-Samurais and Ninjas
Samurai-warriors in feudal Japan (similar to knights in Europe)
Ninjas-waged irregular warfare….
Let’s find out what that means! Please pull out your video guide and put your phones up!