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Explore the rich history of feudal Japan through the lens of Bushido, the Samurai code of behavior, and the popular Haiku poems. Discover how the Samurai, known for their loyalty and courageous nature, practiced Shintoism religious beliefs and impacted the cultural landscape of Japan. Uncover the legacies of Feudalism, including the strong sense of duty and loyalty to family, as well as the architectural influences seen in Japan and Europe.
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Bushido • Samurai code of behavior • Generous, fearless in battle and loyal to their daimyo • Lords in Japan were called daimyo • Also had peasants working their land • Knights in Japan are called Samurai
Religion • Samurai practiced ancient Shintoism (form of Buddhism called Zen) • Haiku poems became popular in feudal Japan. • Three lines of five, seven, then five syllables per line
Legacies of Feudalism • Shinto religion and haiku poems from Japan • Japanese have a strong sense of duty and loyalty to their family; from bushido • Loyalty and honor in military, family names in Europe. • Cathedrals, castles are some of the more common architecture.