Tokugawa shogunate

(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 governance. Furthermore, tradition was emphasized instead of innovation. A fifth troupe was also added during this time. This would make…

1. The Tokugawa period is that from 1600-1868 while the Meiji period is from 1868-1912. During the Tokugawa period, there were various levels of class including Samurai, Farmer, Artisans, Merchants, and outcasts (aka hinin or burakumin). The Samurai and burakumin were especially important matters during that time as Samurai’s served as retainers for Daimyos and other government bodies within the domains of Japan. The Tokugawa period was a time of harsh punishment and fear. Much of the…

When João Rodrigues (c. 1561-c. 1633) arrived in Japan in 1576, there were no extensive works detailing the history, culture, language, and geography of Japan. He lived in Japan working as a Jesuit priest and translator for thirty years before his exile at the beginning of the Edo Period (1603-1868). During his time there, he became fluent in Japanese and accumulated a considerable amount of knowledge about Japanese culture, history, literature, poetry, and language, ultimately resulting in his…

In the first comic, it depicts a family whom has recently went on a trip around the world, each commenting on the items they bought during their travels, which are all buyable in North America and how they’re so proud of buying ‘foreign’ objects overseas, despite the fact that I noted early about the products all being commonplace in North America. The title which says ‘The Problems of Globalization’ also helps illustrate this. This satirical piece reveals how, due to North America’s influence…

Japan’s aggressive military state was one of the main perpetrators in the creation of the second World War, especially in the Pacific. However, it can be argued that Japan was not essentially responsible for becoming a military state during its emergence as a world power. First, Japan seems to be the main instigator in the Pacific ten years before the actual beginning of World War II. Second, the West may be held accountable for creating this industrialized beast. Nevertheless, Japan is still…

Introduction Japanese Fashion is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable aspects of the Japanese popular culture. Japanese fashion has come a long way from the traditional Kimonos that were worn in the past and today, kimonos are no longer the norm and are worn mostly on special occasions. People on the streets are dressed in all sorts of way that even going to school is like going to a fashion show for some. The various fashion expressed by individuals are seem to be influenced by Japanese…

Gender Roles Throughout the Meiji Era, gender roles were redefined following the Western standards, many roles were outlined in the Imperial Constitution and other legal documents. Women faced harder segregation compared to the Tokugawa Era. In the Imperial Constitution it defined the definition of a “family”. It segregated women, men, and children into roles in the traditional family, with the father as the head of the household. The Imperial Constitution allowed polygamy, which is where a…

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.…

Mechelle Chang AP World Period 3 January 8,2014 Chapter 15 IDs Chapter Thesis During the early modern era, the global economy was marked by slave trade across the Atlantic, plantations in the Americas, silver commerce between the new and old worlds, and fur trade in Europe and Asia. African diaspora- The transatlantic spread of African peoples through the Atlantic slave trade during the post-Columbian era. The spread of African people into new societies (the Americas) sparked issues of race…

social status, it can be seen that the yangban were the ones who made the exams, and decided what was to be written about, as well as who could take it. It can be seen that they banned slaves and many commoners from taking the exams.(“Choson Korea and Tokugawa Japan”) Even within the turmoil of the 17th century, the yangban class…