Shogun

Caught up in between an industrialization and isolation period, Japan had to make choices promptly in order to hold a solid future. The Meiji Era 1868-1912, was the period in Japan's history where ports were opened to the outside industrializing world. However, this caused controversy considering whether or not this restoration was really the best alternative. Additionally, it is often debated, to what extent was the Meiji beneficial for Japan. Looking to the surrounding historical context of…

Europe: So at the beginning of the early modern era the european rulers were more aware and knew that there was other stuff out there so the rulers start sponsoring expeditions. In this portuguese led the way in this, an example of this kind of ruler was Henry the Navigator who sponsored many expeditions. The spanish king also sponsored a very important expedition, the one of Christopher columbus who discovered the americas. The theory of mercantilization spurred colonization. The spanish…

If you have even half a brain you can see the difference between 650 AD and 1750 AD. For those Einstein’s out there you would know there was a huge difference between the years mathematically, and for you who surpass all others in knowledge you would point out the different social strains and changes that effected those society’s out there. If you are in that last group you should probably read Churchill’s History’s on England but for those of you who want to ace any history class that you have…

Asia in the 16th through 19th centuries was prospering and growing rapidly. Various empires came to power including the dynasties Chinese the Ming and the Qing, Tokugawa Japan and the hermit kingdom Korea. These empires all achieved greatness when it came to political aspects, social aspects and economical aspects.The Asian empires were more similar than different. In both China and Japan agriculture was highly important to the economy and was also valued more than being a merchant or artisan.…

and leap into the pace of national economy. Finally, Meiji emperor decides to restore power in Japan. This caused the peasants to stop rising and the prevailing problems to be solved. However, this also caused the economic growth and making the last shogun to end in 1867 and making Tokugawa period to end in May 3rd 1868. Trade will always be known for its decrease in the…

The Medieval Period started at different times for all places. In Europe it began about 800 CE. In Japan it started about 1100 CE. Feudal Europe and Feudal Japan were two periods of time that were very similar but very different at the same time: politically, socially, and economically. A major difference between Japan and Europe was their warriors. Warriors were important in both but in Japan they were called Samuri and Europe they are called knights. Knights in Europe fought in the military in…

Kato Ryuichi, the current Minister of Japan and Shogun of Japan was sitting in his office enjoying a nice cup of green tea as he stared at the man in front of him, or should he say, the magical creature in front of him. He knew that the kitsune in front of him wasn't just any ordinary kitsune; no, this one was extremely powerful. He could feel the unsaturated magic come off him in waves, power hiding just underneath his skin waiting to come out. When the kitsune first requested a meeting with…

If knights and samurais engaged in battle, who would triumph? Many European and Japanese cultures are similar. They both have the same feudalism system. Feudalism is the promises of a lord and a vassel. Shoguns and knights are similar because they are the rulers and landowners. Knights and samurais are also very similar because both of them are warriors. Europe and Japan have very similar thing although they never met. Samurais are better than knights because they can move fast, have to swords,…

began in 1467 and lasted till 1568. This period of war gave birth to what is now many of the most prominent figures of Japanese history, the Sengoku daimyos; daimyos were powerful feudal lords second only to the shogun. During the Sengoku period, the Onin no Ran, a conflict between shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa and his brother Ashikaga Yoshimi, had rendered the shogunate a bystander to the pending warfare between the militant abundant daimyos that sought power. The most prominent daimyos included…

Honda Tadakatsu was born on March 17, 1548 and died on December 3, 1610. He is also known as Honda Heihachirō. Honda Tadakatsu was a Japanese general, who later became a famous shogun and daimyo. He was also one of the Four Heavenly Kings who severed Tokugawa. He was known as the warrior who surpasses death because he fought in 100 battles and was never defeated by another samurai. Honda Tadakatsu wore a helmet with deer antlers and carried a special sword called the Dragonfly Cutter. If a…