Muromachi period

The songs I chose match the criteria in many ways. The 1st song is dark and more terrifying, much like I imagine discovering a tomb filled with thousands of clay men would feel. The 2nd song is about hard work and long days, which it would have taken to uncover such a large tomb. The 3rd song is about preparing for something big, and I think that this would be a big event. Best emperor criteria: educations, improvements for farmers, empathy, treatment of civilians, infrastructure Shi Huangdi: ⅖…

people, as well as the social and economic values of the time, shapes and molds the way the people in that area artistically express themselves. This holds true for the artistic products of ancient Japan, specifically from the Kofun period to the end of the Muromachi period, spanning from about 300 to 1600. Japan's interactions with China and Korea, it's neighbors to the west, both directly and indirectly shaped the evolution of its artistic expressions. The exchange of culture, religion, and…

The word Noh means skill, craft, or the talent particularly in the field of performing arts in this context. The word Noh may be used alone or with gaku (fun, music) to form the word nōgaku. Noh is a classical tradition that is highly valued by many today. When used alone, Noh refers to the historical genre of theatre originated from sarugaku in the mid 14th century and continues to be performed today.[4] Noh and kyōgen "originated in the 8th century when the sangaku was transmitted from China…

In Japan, Samurai were of the military elite during the medieval and early-modern period. In Japanese, they are known as bushi or buke. By the 12th century, the word samurai became synonymous with bushi. It was closely associated with the middle and upper ranks of the warrior class. Usually associated with a clan and their lord, the samurai also followed a set of rules that later came to be known as the bushidō. Although the samurai numbered less than 10% of Japan's former population, their…

of Japan. Early wooden structures such as shrines and temples built by the nobles dominated the early 7th century. This era is known as the Asuka and Nara periods, which were times of blossoming art and culture in Japan as well. There was a continuation of these kind of structures in the Heian period (9th century). This was also the period where foremost architects learned of design in China and brought back ideas to Japan. Wooden temples began to spring up in greater numbers, along with…

MGMT 512 – Exam I Naci Yüksel - 0037094 Page 1 of 2 Toshiba’s Accounting Scandal Toshiba is a leading Japanese multinational conglomerate which provides diversified products and services such as electronics, home appliances, information & communications systems, medical equipment and power systems. The company was founded in 1875 to pioneer in high technology not only in Japan but also anywhere in the world (“About Toshiba”). Unfortunately, an independent investigation had…

Originating in the 14th century, Noh is a traditional form of theatre involving music, dance, and drama. During the Muromachi Period (1333-1573), a man named Zeami popularized and formalized the Noh we know of today. Four main noh troupes were established during this era, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples. It was during the Tokugawa Period (1603-1867) that Noh became even more standardized when the shogunate made it the official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its…

Chinua Achebe once said, “As a child, […] you automatically identified with the good people, with the missionaries […] because that 's the way the story was arranged. Now, the moment you realize that you were […] of the party of the savages […] that 's the moment when you knew that a new story had to be written.” Growing up in Nigeria as the British Empire put its territories through a bleaching process, removing any forms of religion, culture, and thought that diverged from their own British…

shogunates power and gave rise to regional warlords named daimyos (Totman, 2002). This period, known as the Muromachi period, was the beginning of a period of civil war. During this period, Portuguese traders made contact with the nation, establishing lines of trade with the Western world. The late sixteenth century saw the rise of the daimyo Oda Nobunga, who reunited the Japanese islands, recommencing a period of centralized rule. Between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries, the ruling…

Average 400 Shinto shrines in Kyoto, Japan. Kyoto’s temples get a lot of attention from visitors, but some of the city’s 400-plus shrines are also first-rate attractions in their own right. Kyoto is Japan in a nutshell. It’s the cultural and historical heart of the country. It’s the best place in all Japan. To Example traditional temples, shrines, gardens, geisha, restaurants and festivals. In short, Kyoto is the most rewarding destination in all of Japan and it should be at the top of any Japan…