Feudalism in Japan The Age of the Shoguns
Japanese Feudal Hierarchy Shogun Daimyo Samurai Farmer Samurai Farmer Daimyo Samurai Farmer Samurai Farmer
Tokugawa Shogunate Brought peace and stability to the Japanese system of feudalism after a period of warfare. Shogun’s were given central authority sankin-kotai daimyo would spend time at the shogun’s court to ensure loyalty metsuke group of officials who would report on what was going on in the country
Contacts with the West Christian missionaries led by Francis Xavier spread Christianity in Japan Christianity was seen as a threat to the power of the traditional Japanese system Shogun imposes isolation on Japan in 1635 because of fear of foreign influences.
Closed Country Edict of 1635 Document Based Questions What were the penalties imposed on those who had interaction with foreigners? Who were the padres? What were the consequences of contact with them? Explain some of the restrictions placed on trade that was allowed by the government of Japan.