1. Feudal Japan
AP World History

2. Yamato Period (300-710) Sinification of Japan Confucianism
Writing System (kanji)
Zen Buddhism
Chinese art & architecture
Government System
Taika Reforms (645)
Prince Shotoku ( ) supported adoption of Chinese culture and Buddhism

3. Heian Period ( )
Moving away from Chinese politics, religion, & the arts
Last imperial mission to Tang China occurred in 838
Elaborate court life
Poetry and literature
Tale of Genji by Lady Murasaki
Japanese writing system (kana)

4. Heian Government
Political power was dominated by aristocratic families
Fujiwara clan ruled as regents
End of period due to the rise of military clans
Minamoto clan, Fujiwara clan, Taira clan, Tachibana clan
Gempei Wars ( )

5. Kamakura Shogunate Founded by Minamoto Yoritomo
Takes the title of shogun
Imperial court relegated to ceremonial duties
Power in the hands of bushi (samurai)

6. Japanese Feudal Structure
Feudalism: a political, economic, and social system based on loyalty, land, and military service.
Shogun
Loyalty
Land
Daimyo
Daimyo
Loyalty
Land
Samurai
Samurai
Samurai
Protection
Food
Peasant
Peasant
Peasant
Peasant

7. Japanese Feudal Structure

8. Samurai Bushido Influenced by Confucianism and Buddhism Frugality
Loyalty
Martial Arts
Honor until death
Seppuku
Influenced by Confucianism and Buddhism

9. Castles Left: Main tower of Osaka castle which was constructed in 1583
Above: Outer wall and mote of Osaka castle