Medieval Europe vs Feudal Japan
After extensive research, I conclude that I would prefer to live in Feudal Japan. There are many factors that influenced my decision - some being that people in Japan led a cleaner lifestyle, had access to advanced medicinal treatment, had a diverse range of warriors, were accepted under multiple religions, were well protected, were well-rounded, had easy movement when fighting, knew and trained in multiple fighting styles and were overall, mentally healthy.
The people of Feudal Japan led a cleaner and healthier life than people in Medieval Europe. The Japanese would bathe almost daily, whereas the Europeans bathed around twice a year. Hygiene was valued, the streets were clean and the Japanese made an effort to eat with caution and minimal mess. Medicine in Feudal Japan was based off traditional Chinese medicine - Kampo was often used. Kampo was made out of natural ingredients of mineral, plant and animal origin - some other medicinal ingredients include Keihi (cinnamon) and Borei (oyster shell). It was brought into use sometime during the 5th or 6th century. Other medicinal treatments using herbs and natural resources were available to the lower classes. Overall, Japan at this time was very hygienic compared to Europe. …show more content…
This meant that armies were larger and more diverse, resulting in stronger defence systems. When fighting, quilted padding was worn under steel or iron plates that were bound together with strips of lacquered leather, allowing easy and free movement. Samurai became adept fighters on foot or on horseback - they practiced both armed and unarmed combat. This means that when they fought other armies they had the upper
After extensive research, I conclude that I would prefer to live in Feudal Japan. There are many factors that influenced my decision - some being that people in Japan led a cleaner lifestyle, had access to advanced medicinal treatment, had a diverse range of warriors, were accepted under multiple religions, were well protected, were well-rounded, had easy movement when fighting, knew and trained in multiple fighting styles and were overall, mentally healthy.
The people of Feudal Japan led a cleaner and healthier life than people in Medieval Europe. The Japanese would bathe almost daily, whereas the Europeans bathed around twice a year. Hygiene was valued, the streets were clean and the Japanese made an effort to eat with caution and minimal mess. Medicine in Feudal Japan was based off traditional Chinese medicine - Kampo was often used. Kampo was made out of natural ingredients of mineral, plant and animal origin - some other medicinal ingredients include Keihi (cinnamon) and Borei (oyster shell). It was brought into use sometime during the 5th or 6th century. Other medicinal treatments using herbs and natural resources were available to the lower classes. Overall, Japan at this time was very hygienic compared to Europe. …show more content…
This meant that armies were larger and more diverse, resulting in stronger defence systems. When fighting, quilted padding was worn under steel or iron plates that were bound together with strips of lacquered leather, allowing easy and free movement. Samurai became adept fighters on foot or on horseback - they practiced both armed and unarmed combat. This means that when they fought other armies they had the upper