1. Emergence of Japan Mr. Koch World History A Forest Lake High School

2. Geography  Archipelago – chain of islands  Very mountainous Limits farmable (livable) land, hard to unite Limits farmable (livable) land, hard to unite  Seas provide protection and isolation More choice in amount influenced by others (i.e. China) More choice in amount influenced by others (i.e. China)

3. Yamato Clan  Emerges around 500 AD  Established only dynasty in Japanese history Symbolized by rising sun Symbolized by rising sun

4. Yamato Clan  Start learning from and becoming influenced by China around 600s & 700s By 800s, decreased interest in China By 800s, decreased interest in China Modified what was learned, developed own unique civilization Modified what was learned, developed own unique civilization

5. Japanese Feudalism  Emperor ruled in theory – really a figurehead  Most of society controlled by clans/warlords Shogun – supreme military commander (had real power) Shogun – supreme military commander (had real power) Shogun distributed landShogun distributed land to vassal lords (daimyo) Daimyo grant land toDaimyo grant land to lesser warriors (samurai) In return, provide military support In return, provide military support

6. Japanese Feudalism  Bushido (“way of the warrior”) Honor, bravery, Honor, bravery, absolute loyalty No fear of death No fear of death Endure hardships withEndure hardships withhonor Seppuku (ritual suicide) Seppuku (ritual suicide) rather than live without honorrather than live without honor

7. Japanese Feudalism  Peasants – majority of population Sometimes foot soldiers Sometimes foot soldiers  Also had artisans and merchants (lowest class)

9. Japanese Feudalism  Tokugawa shogunate created “centralized feudalism” (around 1603) Brought peace/stability Brought peace/stability Rigid social order Rigid social order

10. Japanese Feudalism  Zen Buddhism emerges among samurai Stressed uncluttered mind, compassion for all, seeking absolute freedom, devotion to nature Stressed uncluttered mind, compassion for all, seeking absolute freedom, devotion to nature

11. Arts  Kabuki Form of theater with Form of theater with elaborate costumes & makeup  Haiku Small poems (3 lines, 17 syllables) Small poems (3 lines, 17 syllables)