How Did Bushi Influence Japanese Culture

“The Samurai is a term for the military nobility of pre-industrial and agrarian Japan. From the Samurai, the warrior class (known as “bushi”, hence “bushido”), one learns the art of being disciplined in growing or perfecting oneself. One learns to outthink, outmaneuver and out-win ones enemies or rivals (Low 183).” The Samurai class called for a life of duty and discipline both on and off the battlefield. The loyalty and bravery to the daimyo far surpassed friends and even family which played a significant role in Japan’s history in many cultural and political aspects throughout the centuries. “The samurai warriors, also known as bushi, took as their creed what later became known as the 'Way of the Warrior ' (Bushidô), a rigid value system …show more content…
These various provinces allowed the select few government officials to sell the crops they grew and collect taxes; wealth and power were bi-products of this economic influence. Due to this influx of economic influence, new clans were formed around these ruling families and conflicting interests quickly emerged among them. Civil wars soon broke out; these civil wars foresaw the rise of the shoguns that would go on to control Japan. Despite the fact that civil war between various clans was common, there were two main clans that were the most important to the emperors court: Minamoto and Taira. In 1185, Minamoto no Yoritomo gained support from the Samurai through a debate then defeated the Taira and formed a military government at Kamakura, which was initially meant to be temporary. Seven years later, Yorimoto asked the imperial court to recognize his position with the title of Seii Tai-shogun, which was the commander in chief for the suppression of barbarians. Through this, the emperor would receive protection from the shogun as the shogun would act as the emperors ' catalyst and messenger; this was the start of the Kamakura