Shogun

teacher. The question I chose was “How are hotels in Australia trying to reduce their carbon footprints”. However, after weeks of inactivity, I decided to change my topic to something I was interested in. The new topic I decided on was “Who were Shoguns of the 17th century and what influences did they have on Japan”. I decided on this topic because of my love for history and I will be holidaying in Japan in December and believed this topic would offer me a greater insight into Japan’s culture.…

the Genpei War of 1180–85. After seizing power, Yoritomo set up his capital in Kamakura and took the title of shogun. In 1274 and 1281, the Kamakura shogunate withstood two Mongol invasions, but in 1333 it was toppled by a rival claimant to the shogunate, ushering in the Muromachi period. During the Muromachi period regional warlords known as daimyō grew in power at the expense of the shogun. Eventually, Japan descended into a period of civil war. Over the course of the late sixteenth century,…

In Japan today, the Ako incident of 1703 represents the heart and soul of Japanese society; based on the teaching of Confucius, it embodies the honor, loyalty, and spirit of the Samurai, qualities that are forever imprinted on Japanese culture. During its great and rather turbulent history, the 47 Ronin Incident or Ako Incident is one of the most beloved in Japanese history. The Chingura, as it is called in Japanese, is a tale of kinship, honor, and “crooked government officials.” (Ronin…

Ieyasu was the shogun of Japan which was a political leader that was second in command after the emperor. About 3 years before this period on the 24th of October 1600 there was a great battle called the battle of Sekigahara which was a war between Tokugawa Ieyasu and Toyotomi Hideyoshi (the pervious shogun who had passed away) and his son Hideyoris loyal daimyo (feudal lords who were given access to the use of land in return for their military services) to determine who would be the shogun.…

our ancestors for generations. But this is the sacrifice for the greater good. A new era has arrived. Japan is changing for the better and it is significant. The outcome of this war is a huge change to our society. We have a new emperor and a new shogun who will rule the country better than the last. We have a military leader whose family has the knowledge and therefore, potential to keep us safe from rebellions, revolts and invasions for centuries to come. We have a ruler who is willing to…

Quintin T. Richardson 12th English 01/26/16 The sounds of a thousand blades clashing; the smell of gunpowder, the sound of a dozen blood stained flags flapping in the wind, and the sight of tens of thousands arrows blotting out the sun falling toward you. This is hell on earth you must run, for how could you fight when you see castles on fire and men being slaughtered? When your legs are too tired to continue any further you know what you must: do you can not return home or leave to somewhere…

Japan copied of China was the social structure. Japan made a little adjustments to it but it ended up being like this, peasants on the bottom, then Daimyo and samurai, the shogun, and finally the emperor. The peasants were the common people, the Daimyo were powerful lords that lead armies of samurai, an elite warrior. The shogun was a powerful general. And…

Shoguns are “chief military commanders,” governing Japan they are said to have “given the country two and a half centuries of peace by emphasizing loyalty and learning, while providing enough money and freedom to spawn vibrant cities .” This emphasizes the positives of the Shogun government, in peace, learning, and freedom. However, this same government is often called a dictatorship . A…

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…

Oda Nobunaga played a significant part in Japan's history. He was a major daimyo who unified Japan under one shogun. Although he did not live to see it, he created a peace that lasted for a long time. A leader this powerful though, faced many challenges. Oda Nobunaga was born in 1534, Owari Province, Japan into the Fujiwara family. He was the son of a noble warlord, his father, Oda Nobuhide. Nobunaga's father died unexpectedly when he was about 16 years old. As his son, Oda was to be the next…