1. Feudal Japan Mr. Millhouse AP World History Hebron High School

2. Yamato Period (300-710) Sinification of Japan  Confucianism  Writing System (kanji)  Zen Buddhism  Chinese art & architecture  Government System Taika Reforms (645) Prince Shotoku (573-621) supported adoption of Chinese culture and Buddhism

3. Heian Period (794-1156) Moving away from Chinese politics, religion, & the arts  Last imperial mission to Tang China occurred in 838 Elaborate court life Poetry and literature  Tale of Genji by Lady Murasaki Japanese writing system (kana)

4. Heian Government Political power was dominated by aristocratic families  Fujiwara clan ruled as regents End of period due to the rise of military clans  Minamoto clan, Fujiwara clan, Taira clan, Tachibana clan Gempei Wars (1180-1185)

5. Kamakura Shogunate Founded by Minamoto Yoritomo  Takes the title of shogun Imperial court relegated to ceremonial duties  Power in the hands of bushi (samurai)

6. Japanese Feudal Structure Feudalism: a political, economic, and social system based on loyalty, land, and military service. Shogun Daimyo Samurai Peasant Land Protection Loyalty Food

7. Japanese Feudal Structure

8. Samurai Bushido  Frugality  Loyalty  Martial Arts  Honor until death Seppuku Influenced by Confucianism and Buddhism

9. Castles Left: Main tower of Osaka castle which was constructed in 1583 Above: Outer wall and mote of Osaka castle