1. A Primer on Feudal Japan

3. Paleolithic (35,000-14,000 BCE) Jomon (14,000 – 300 BCE) Pottery Yayoi (300 BCE – 250 CE) Weaving, Iron Making First Contact with China Kofun (250 CE – 558 CE) Trade and Tribute in China Society slowly begins to organize on a Chinese model

4. Chinese sources from the 2 nd century speak of the land of Wa, with over 100 countries. By the 3 rd century, Chinese sources speak of a “queen of Wa,” probably a Yamato empress, who consolidated 30 countries.

5. Height of Imperial Power Sort of. Imperial Court long since lost any real power. Purely ceremonial Real power is held by whatever clan controlled the Emperor In this case..... Fujiwara

6. Incorporation of the Samurai Flowering of art and literature among upper classes Especially women! Also rapid decentralization of power

7. Emperor Go-Sanjo Within a few generations, Fujiwara are infighting Minamoto become new preeminent clan One last battle between Fujiwara and Minamoto in 1185 Victor? Minamoto no Yotritomo

8. Emperor Go-Daigo tries to remove the Minamoto in 1333 Succeed in removing the Minamoto, but not the need for a shogun. New Boss: Ashikaga

9. Oda Nobunaga Toyotomi Hideyoshi Tokugawa Ieyasu Battle of Sekigahara (1600)