Samurai

Obligations of the Warrior Classes: European Knight and Japanese Samurai When looking at the roles and their differences between European Knights and Japanese Samurai, there were four articles. The first article looked at was about the way of the Samurai, which was by William S. Wilson in 1979. This article went into depth about how Samurai were treated and how they had to be in a certain mindset. The second article in the Samurai was by Jackson Spielvogel in 2011. This article was about a…

were one of the great lords of Japan (shogun above them) who had many samurais under their control. Oda Nobunaga, a Japanese warrior and government official, decided in 1568 to conquer the daimyo and gain control over them. This was later continued by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and completed in 1603 by Tokugawa Leyasu. By this time approximately 200 daimyo were under the control of the Tokugawa family but there were now more many samurais roaming Japan. These were called…

that the Samurai lived all their lives following the ethical code of bushido "the method for the warrior". This unique philosophy valued honor, reckless bravery and selflessness, as well as duty to the warrior's master with the purpose of giving up one's life and embracing death. There was no place for fear in the way of the warrior and this conduct of self-discipline and respectful, ethical behavior was to become the role model behavior for other classes throughout Japan's history. The Samurai…

in History at Boston University says, “The earliest Japanese writings about ninjas depict them as the opposite of the noble samurai.” (“Why Americans Became Obsessed With Ninjas” np) In the 12th century during early, feudal Japan, a higher class of Japanese people began to gain power. These people were samurai. This is when ninjas were most active as they were fighting samurai oppression. Ninjas remained a prominent part of life until the beginning of the Edo Period in Japan. This period began…

heroes. Samurai class were the typical heroes in the Edo Period. When samurai leaders were defeated in battle, they would perform a ritual called sudoku. These samurai were always to be loyal to their master. Heroes during Edo period were mostly male, strategic and fierce in battle. Heroes were smart and fool-proof. Musashi was a young boy whose mother died and had a father that abandoned him. He was left in a monastery to be taught Zen Buddhism and became a courageous samurai.…

The Significance of Sakamoto Ryoma Sakamoto Ryoma, born in 1835 and died in 1867, was an anti-tokugawa samurai who revolutionarily influenced not only the nation but, societal beliefs, values, cultural behaviours, political endeavours and Japan itself. The significance of his legacy continues to inspire and express the importance of equality and pride for the country he belonged to. His outspoken actions and decisions throughout his life go on to modify modern day Japanese society and make him…

whoever has control of the military, has control of the country. Like any other feudal country, there was a cast system that was establish long before time. Sadly, for most people, there is no movement between each class. If you were born into a samurai family, luck was by your side. On the other hand, if you were born into a farm family, you stay in the peasant…

into a modern era. During the Tokugawa period there were many blossoming developments that prompted the modernisation of Japan to take place such as the decline of the Bakufu (military government) which led to democracy, the changing role of the samurai allowed for social mobility, the arrival of the black ships introduced industrialisation to Japan and Commodore Matthew Perry’s arrival resulted in the Militarisation of Japan. These were…

limitations of this person’s age shape his or her ideas? During the age in which Musashi was practicing his unique fighting style the way of the samurai martial art was very developed. Many trained with bow, spear, or staff but it was the sword that was their soul. Even though gunpowder was in in limited use Musashi focuses more on the soul of the samurai, the sword. His technique of using two swords, a long sword in the right and a short in the left, was his true calling card and style.…

isolated country that lived under the feudal system. In Japan’s feudal system, the Emperor was on top although he held little power. The Shogun, powerful military leaders, held the most power above the Daimyo, which were powerful landowners that the Samurai (soldiers) vowed to protect and serve. Still below, were the Peasants that farmed and made up most of the population. Below them were the Artisans whom crafted objects for those ranked above them. And at the bottom, were the Merchants that…