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Japanese FeudalismJapanese Feudalism

FeudalismFeudalism

Centralized FeudalismCentralized Feudalism

a social, political, and economic system based on personal loyalties, class distinctions, and the granting of land rights.

a social, political, and economic system based on personal loyalties, class distinctions, and the granting of land rights.

Japan’s Feudal Social

Structure

EmperEmperoror

Emperor Simply a figure head - Held no real political

power


power

Shogun military governor general — assumed the

political power of the emperor and ruled with the support of a noble class of landowners




Structure ShogunShogun

EmperEmperoror


power


power






Structure

DaimyDaimyoo

ShogunShogun

EmperEmperoror

Daimyo great landholders — swore allegiance to the

shogun, yet were also very powerful




power


power






Structure

SamuraiSamurai

DaimyDaimyoo

ShogunShogun

EmperEmperoror

Samurai warriors who swore allegiance to a

daimyo or to the Shogun, and in return for the loyalty, they were given land grants








power


power






Structure

PeasantsPeasants

SamuraiSamurai

DaimyDaimyoo

ShogunShogun

EmperEmperoror

Peasants they worked the farms and made

weapons. In return, the samurai gave them protection












power


power






Structure

Merchants had low social status even

though they held wealth

Merchants had low social status even

though they held wealth

PeasantsPeasants

SamuraiSamurai

DaimyDaimyoo

ShogunShogun

EmperEmperoror














power


power

MerchantsMerchants

5 Steps to Order & Unity5 Steps to Order & Unity

1. Daimyo were required to live in the capital Edo every other year

1. Daimyo were required to live in the capital Edo every other year


1. Daimyo were required to live in the capital Edo every other year.

2. the wives and children of Daimyo remained in Edo full time






3. forbade Daimyo to repair castles without Shogun’s permission








4. no Daimyo marriages without Shogun’s permission










5. rigid social order with a strict moral code





5. rigid social order with a strict moral code

BushidoBushido

“the way of the warrior” ethical ideal and moral

attitudes of the Samurai class

“the way of the warrior” ethical ideal and moral

attitudes of the Samurai class

Bushido: The Seven VirtuesBushido: The Seven Virtues

Gi justice, fairness, equality




Yu valor, courage, self discipline






Jin benevolence, compassion,

generosity




generosity





generosity Rei

courtesy, respectfulness, politeness




generosity Rei






generosity Rei


Makoto honesty, morality




generosity Rei







generosity Rei



Meiyo honor, glory




generosity Rei



Meiyo honor, glory





generosity Rei



Meiyo honor, glory

Chugi devotion, loyalty, dedication




generosity Rei



Meiyo honor, glory

Chugi devotion, loyalty, dedication

SeppukuSeppuku

ritualized suicide or "living to die "

concerns itself with self-sacrifice

something beneficial should come out of this sacrifice of ones self or life

ritualized suicide or "living to die "

concerns itself with self-sacrifice

something beneficial should come out of this sacrifice of ones self or life

The Code of the CowboyThe Code of the Cowboy

What makes a good cowboy? What makes a good cowboy?

The Code of the The Code of the CowboyCowboy

The Magnificent SevenThe Magnificent Seven

The Code of The Code of BushidoBushido

The Seven SamuraiThe Seven Samurai

Gene Autry's Cowboy CodeGene Autry's Cowboy Code

1. The Cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man, or take unfair advantage.

2. He must never go back on his word, or a trust confided in him.

3. He must always tell the truth.4. He must be gentle with children, the elderly, and

animals.5. He must not advocate or possess racially or

religiously intolerant ideas.6. He must help people in distress.7. He must be a good worker.8. He must keep himself clean in thought, speech,

action, and personal habits.9. He must respect women, parents, and his nations

laws.

1. The Cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man, or take unfair advantage.

2. He must never go back on his word, or a trust confided in him.

3. He must always tell the truth.4. He must be gentle with children, the elderly, and

animals.5. He must not advocate or possess racially or

religiously intolerant ideas.6. He must help people in distress.7. He must be a good worker.8. He must keep himself clean in thought, speech,

action, and personal habits.9. He must respect women, parents, and his nations

laws.

Marine Code of ConductMarine Code of Conduct ARTICLE I:

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

ARTICLE II: I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never

surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

ARTICLE III: If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make

every effort to escape and to aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

ARTICLE IV: If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will

give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them in every way.

ARTICLE V: When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give

name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country or its allies or harmful to their cause.

ARTICLE VI: I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible

for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free I will trust in my God and in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

ARTICLE I: I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way

of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. ARTICLE II:

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

ARTICLE III: If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make

every effort to escape and to aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

ARTICLE IV: If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will

give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them in every way.

ARTICLE V: When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give

name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country or its allies or harmful to their cause.

ARTICLE VI: I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible

for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free I will trust in my God and in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Japan Looks Towards ChinaJapan Looks Towards China

600s Japanese nobles sent

directly to China exchange last 200 years

students, monks, traders, official

600s Japanese nobles sent

directly to China exchange last 200 years

students, monks, traders, official

What is Selective Borrowing?What is Selective Borrowing?

Japan selected the best parts of Chinese culture while preserving their own unique identity.

Japan selected the best parts of Chinese culture while preserving their own unique identity.

Things Borrowed From ChinaThings Borrowed From China

adopted the title “Heavenly Emperor” and claimed absolute power

adopted the title “Heavenly Emperor” and claimed absolute power


built a capital, Nara, modeled on the Tang capital Changan

built a capital, Nara, modeled on the Tang capital Changan

ChanganChangan NaraNara


used Chinese characters in writing

used Chinese characters in writing


adopted Buddhism, but retained traditional Shinto beliefs

adopted Buddhism, but retained traditional Shinto beliefs

What is the Heian Period?What is the Heian Period?

794 - 1185, imperial court moved to Heian (modern Kyoto)

794 - 1185, imperial court moved to Heian (modern Kyoto)

What is the Heian Period?What is the Heian Period?

nobles followed and created a highly refined culture nobles followed and created a highly refined culture

Life in the Heian PeriodLife in the Heian Period

gentlemen and ladies followed elaborate rituals and artistic pursuits

gentlemen and ladies followed elaborate rituals and artistic pursuits


proper etiquette and appearance was important women wore hair down to their ankles blackened their teeth with cosmetics dyed clothes to match seasons

proper etiquette and appearance was important women wore hair down to their ankles blackened their teeth with cosmetics dyed clothes to match seasons


everyone was expected to write poetry and paint everyone was expected to write poetry and paint


nobles looked down on common people who did not participate in court refinement

nobles looked down on common people who did not participate in court refinement

The Great Waveat Kanagawa Nami-Ura

The Great Waveat Kanagawa Nami-Ura

from the Thirty-six Views of Fuji, by Katsushika Hokusai. c. 1823.from the Thirty-six Views of Fuji, by Katsushika Hokusai. c. 1823.

Tokugawa Shogunate Unites JapanTokugawa Shogunate Unites Japan

1600: Tokugawa Ieyasu

defeated his rivals at the Battle of Sekigahara






victory earned him the loyalty of daimyo throughout Japan








1603: Ieyasu became the

sole ruler, or shogun




1603: Ieyasu became the

sole ruler, or shogun

ExplorationExploration

Early 1500s, Portuguese establish trading outposts throughout Asia




Early 1600s, Dutch drive out the Portuguese






Europeans sail further east to Japan in search of more trade



Europeans sail further east to Japan in search of more trade

Closing the Door: Tokugawa IsolationClosing the Door: Tokugawa Isolation

1638: instituted a “closed country policy” remained isolated from

Europe for 200 years


Europe for 200 years



Europe for 200 years Japan outlaws

Christianity in 1612



Christianity in 1612




Christianity in 1612 barred all Western

merchants and ended foreign trade










forbid Japanese to travel abroad












outlawed building large ships






outlawed building large ships

Reasons why Japan “closed the door”Reasons why Japan “closed the door”

learned how Spain had seized Philippines




newcomers = invading force






disliked competition among Christians missionaries Protestant vs Catholic








distrusted Christian loyalty to Pope (instead of Shogun)




distrusted Christian loyalty to Pope (instead of Shogun)

Tokugawa JapanTokugawa Japan

The Shogunate capital of Edo was located in the rich fertile land of the Kanto Plain.

The Shogun or vassals directly under him controlled the largest, most productive regions.

A system of highways bound the shogun’s region together. The most important of these highways was the Tokaido or Eastern Sea route.

Tokugawa consolidated power in strategic locations by giving control of the cities of Wakayama, Nagioya, and Mito to three of his sons.

The Tokaido RoadThe Tokaido Road

“Eastern Sea Road” 320 miles in length




ran between the old imperial capital, Kyoto, where the Emperor still lived, and Edo, where the Shogun lived






The Fifty-Three Stations horse and porter stations a range of lodging and

food establishments for travelers



The Fifty-Three Stations horse and porter stations a range of lodging and

food establishments for travelers

End of the Tokugawa EraEnd of the Tokugawa Era

American Admiral Perry arrives and “opens” Japan in 1853 the Tokugawa Shogunate would fall by 1867

American Admiral Perry arrives and “opens” Japan in 1853 the Tokugawa Shogunate would fall by 1867

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