dynasty was manipulated for political legitimacy instead of being totally annihilated. Thus‚ the dynasty has survived from the legendary Jimmu in 660 to the present day 125th Emperor Akihito. Shinto‚ the native religion of Japan‚ defines the emperor’s authority in Japan. The fundamental document of Shinto is the Kojiki‚ (Record of Ancient Matters). The Kojiki consists
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From 1450 C.E. to 1750 C.E.‚ Japan experienced unexpected political and economic transformation‚ yet the cultural continuities were much perserved. It was during this time period that the Japanese government became more politically centralized and economically flourishing. Meanwhile‚ the cultural traditions were much maintained‚ though new forms existed. To begin with‚ dramatic political changes started in Japan from decentralized to dictatorship. In the early fifteenth century‚ decentralization
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Anqi Zhang Heian Period Introduction In Japanese concept‚ the Heian period means the peaceful and auspicious period. During Heian period‚ the overall cultural level in Japan had achieved a remarkable progress. The progress is mainly reflected in three major important characteristics: clothing‚ religion of aristocracy‚ and relations among women. Clothing Clothing is one of the most important factors to reflect the characteristics of the Heian period. Besides showing the beauty‚ clothing is also a
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ancient japan‚ political struggles for power between the Taira Clan and the Minamoto Clan caused many conflicts. Minamoto no Yoritomo responded to call of arms against the Taira clan‚ eventually triggering a five-year long conflict known as the Gempei War. Minamoto no Yoritomo created the shogunate by defeating the Taira clan in the Gempei war and seizing powers from the aristocracy to earn the title of the first shogun of Japan. Two of the greatest authoritative clans of ancient Japan‚ the Taira
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The medieval age in Japan spans the 12th to 16th centuries which is considered the time of disintegration and warfare. Most historians consider the Kamakura period (1185-1333) the dawn of medieval Japan. This period marks the transition to land-based economics and a concentration of advanced military technologies in the hands of a specialized fighting class. Medieval society was shaped largely by the emerging power and status of warriors who resided in the provinces. The fundamental underlying belief
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strengthening of Japan. One of his main theories was that using advances made in the west‚ Japan could develop more technology. He wanted people to reach personal independence during the Meiji Restoration and believed that education should be the main focal point of every Japanese person. The idea that education is the root to success still reigns true in Japan today‚ thanks to Fukuzawa. While Fukuzawa had a few reasons for his pursuit of knowledge‚ his ultimate goal was to make Japan independent
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society so torn apart that the major goal of the daimyo who reunify Japan in 1600 is the establishment of order. The Tokugawa period‚ 1600 -1868‚ is thus distinguished from the medieval period by the cessation of warfare and the evolution of a pre-modern society marked by commercial development and urbanization‚ as discussed in Topic 8: China‚ Japan and Korea: the Ming‚ the Qing‚ Tokugawa‚ and Chosun. • Literature in medieval Japan reflects the Buddhist notion of the impermanence of life and the need
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Created in 1915‚ the Yamaguchi-gumi is the biggest yakuza family‚ accounting for 50% of all yakuza in Japan‚ with more than 55‚000 members divided into 850 clans. Despite more than one decade of police repression‚ the Yamaguchi-gumi has continued to grow. From its headquarters in Kobe‚ it directs criminal activities throughout Japan. It is also involved in operations in Asia and the United States. Shinobu Tsukasa‚ also known as Kenichi Shinoda‚ is the Yamaguchi-gumi’s current oyabun. He follows an
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hierarchy. Whereas‚ after the Meiji restoration‚ the Samurai class was eliminated‚ with their privileges removed. Peasants were also allowed and encouraged to join the army‚ a privilege once only given to the Samurai. For the duration of Tokugawa Japan seafood‚ rice and vegetables were all stables in the Japanese diet. However‚ after the restoration eating beef was encouraged so as to conform to other western countries. Traditional Japanese clothes were also worn during Tokugawa Rule‚ whereas‚ after
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decline of the tang 26. 838 27. Shoguns 28. Hojo 29. The hojo family claimed to rule in the name of the emperor 30. Ashikaga shogunate 31. Emperor refused to recognize the usurper and was driven from kyoto 32. Centralized authority collapsed 33. Japan dived into 300 kingdoms 34. Spying‚ sneak attacks‚ ruses‚ and timely betrayals became order of the day 35. Economic and cultural growth 36. They were treated as defenseless appendages of their warrior fathers or husbands 37. Zen buddism 38.
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