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Feudal Japan Mr. Millhouse AP World History Hebron High School
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Yamato Period (300-710) Sinification of Japan Confucianism Writing System (kanji) Zen Buddhism Chinese art & architecture Government System Taika Reforms (645) Prince Shotoku (573-621) supported adoption of Chinese culture and Buddhism
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Heian Period (794-1156) 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)
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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 (1180-1185)
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Kamakura Shogunate Founded by Minamoto Yoritomo Takes the title of shogun Imperial court relegated to ceremonial duties Power in the hands of bushi (samurai)
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Japanese Feudal Structure Feudalism: a political, economic, and social system based on loyalty, land, and military service. Shogun Daimyo Samurai Peasant Land Protection Loyalty Food
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Japanese Feudal Structure
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Samurai Bushido Frugality Loyalty Martial Arts Honor until death Seppuku Influenced by Confucianism and Buddhism
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Castles Left: Main tower of Osaka castle which was constructed in 1583 Above: Outer wall and mote of Osaka castle
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