1. Feudalism in Japan

2. Bushido Samurai code of behavior Generous, fearless in battle and loyal to their daimyo Lords in Japan were called daimyo Also had peasants working their land Knights in Japan are called Samurai

3. Religion Samurai practiced ancient Shintoism (form of Buddhism called Zen) Haiku poems became popular in feudal Japan. Three lines of five, seven, then five syllables per line

4. Legacies of Feudalism Shinto religion and haiku poems from Japan Japanese have a strong sense of duty and loyalty to their family; from bushido Loyalty and honor in military, family names in Europe. Cathedrals, castles are some of the more common architecture.