Introduction
During the feudal period of Japan the Emperor's role as leader of the country was soon diminished as military power took over. This was the beginning of what we now know as 'Feudal Japan.' This hierarchical reign of the country lasted from the 12th until the 19th century. This time consisted of a fight for land, wealth and power. With the once peaceful land now full of civil strife and conflict, the arrival of Westerners on the private and exclusive country created more unsettlement throughout all of society. The nature of Japan's political system changed radically at this time, and important political ideas became established and new dominant groups emerged within feudal society.
The strict hierarchy in which all people had to live by influenced the status, respect, land, responsibilities, wealth and power one received. Religious beliefs sparked huge conflict with those who followed Christianity or Shintoism, largely due to the settlement of foreign missionaries and merchants from Western countries whom the Japanese had no contact with prior to their arrival.
Things such as clothing, nature, religion, food, hygiene, battles, skills and education effected all aspects of life during this time and were respected and depended on my many people. With Shoguns overtaking the country and ruling it on their own terms came with both benefits and disadvantages for all of the commonality of Japan. This was Japan under the Shogun.
The strict hierarchy in which all people had to live by influenced the status, respect, land, responsibilities, wealth and power one received. Religious beliefs sparked huge conflict with those who followed Christianity or Shintoism, largely due to the settlement of foreign missionaries and merchants from Western countries whom the Japanese had no contact with prior to their arrival.
Things such as clothing, nature, religion, food, hygiene, battles, skills and education effected all aspects of life during this time and were respected and depended on my many people. With Shoguns overtaking the country and ruling it on their own terms came with both benefits and disadvantages for all of the commonality of Japan. This was Japan under the Shogun.