Edo period

commonly shared however being the rise and fall of The Tokugawa Shogunate during the period of 1603-1868 before the Meiji period. Another cause being the outside pressure from foreigners convincing Japan that they needed to modernise quickly and finally the emergence of Japanese nationalism. The first major causes that lead to the Meiji Restoration was the Tokugawa Shogunate beginning in 1603 and ending in 1868. This period being the final era of traditional Japanese…

than silk, and allowed for spontaneous effects (“Technical Aspects of Chinese Painting” 1). The length of this scroll is rather long, about 5 feet tall, which is common for hanging scrolls. This work of art was created in 1924, during Japan’s Taisho Period, a brief era between 1912 and 1926, and can be found in the Pacific Asia Art Museum in Pasadena. This work of art depicts a mix of Japanese and Chinese literati styles combined into one. This Chinese influence was prone to show up onto…

achievements in science and medicine would go on to become popular theme in East Asian literature and art, particularly in Japan. Kuniyoshi, a disciple of the Utagawa school, and one of the most renowned Ukiyo-e printmakers during the time of the Edo period illustrates the scene of Hua Tuo treating the shoulder wound of the famous Han general Guan Yu while conscious- a popular scene in in Luo Guanzhong’s 1522 novel, ‘The Romance of the Three Kingdoms’. The novel is considered one of the classics…

Culture defines art. According to Webster's dictionary, the definition of culture is the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular group, place, and or time. As time progresses and present becomes past, the ability to preserve a society lies on the capacity to transfer history through tangible forms. Art has the capacity to preserve society and its history; it preserves events and emotions that were once meaningful to an era. Animal symbolism in Chinese and Japanese art as seen in a war…

generally found in Buddhist shrines, religious artefacts and schools established by Buddhist religious groups. In Japan, Hirosaki City uses this symbol on its official banner, which was used as an emblem of Tsugaru clan, the noble of Hirosaki in Edo period of…

the samurai would be. One of if not their main belief is honor till death, I think that this in and of itself is the sole reason to choose the samurai to be a role model for anyone. Also because the scenery and natural landscape of Japan in the Edo period and so on is truly remarkable and breathtaking. They also believe in the 7-5-3 code. Each number represents a certain amount of qualities in the aspects of being a samurai. 7 virtues of being a warrior, 5 key points in health, and the 3 states…

in return for land. The Samurai are legendary warriors and the most outstanding group of individuals to ever exist in Japan. The Samurai progressed throughout the development of the Japanese culture and became the highest ranked class during the Edo Period (1603-1867.) Throughout this research paper, It will make clear to you why the Samurai stand out as one of the most famous group of warriors of all times. Samurai Warriors used Naginata (long blade against cavalry), Katana (long sword),…

third chapters, “The Public Record of Ninjitsu”, and “The Private History of Ninjitsu,” proved the most informative. “The Public Record of Ninjitsu,” is a condensed total history of ninjitsu in Japan. Dr. Kacem goes through the history of ninja, period by period, discussing historical mentioning’s of ninja, and ninja like practices. Most interestingly,…

The Jesuits in Japan: An Attempt at Christian Conversion During the sixteenth century, an order of Roman Catholic religious men called the Jesuits attempted to convert the country of Japan to Christianity. Their efforts to accomplish this goal were first sparked by the Age of Discovery, followed by the Counter-Reformation of 1545, and then by Francis Xavier’s meeting with an exiled samurai from Japan. The Jesuit mission began with Francis Xavier’s entrance to Japan in 1549 and saw two more…

Japan’s Educational System: An Admirable Method Most people would agree that the country of Japan is a world superpower that holds plenty of influence over much of the present world. Of course, the island country did not suddenly hold as much power as it currently does in a single day, nor did it have a lack of struggle to get to its current position. Japan has a long history that leads up to its current events, and a major portion of that history has contributed to the country’s current record…