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The Samurai of Feudal Japan: Warriors and Ronin

Explore the structure and code of the Samurai, from loyal warriors to masterless Ronin. Learn about Bushido and the virtues they followed, as well as the practices of Seppuku and the use of Dirks. Discover the military and political leadership under the Shogun, and the role of Daimyos in feudal Japan.

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The Samurai of Feudal Japan: Warriors and Ronin

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  1. THE SAMURAI

  2. Structure of Feudal Japan Figurehead Emperor Shogun Bushi Samurai Warrior Class Daimyos Samurai Ronin 90% of population Peasants Artisans Lowest Class Merchants Eta

  3. Shogun Military and Political Leader Highest in warrior class Edo: capital for shogunate Shogun

  4. Daimyo Regional lords (governors) Part of warrior class Means “Great Names” Loyalty to shogun maintained via sankinkotai(hostage system) Daimyo

  5. Daimyo Castles of the Tokugawa Era

  6. Himeji Castle From Ground View

  7. Matsumoto Castle

  8. Nagoya Castle

  9. Osaka Castle

  10. Samurai Soldiers and administrators Worked under a daimyo Samurai Satsuma Samurai

  11. Ronin Master-less samurai Had no Daimyo Ronin

  12. Characteristics of Samurai The topknot

  13. Carrying of swords Katana • long sword

  14. Bushido • “way of the warrior” • code of conduct for all samurai • comprised of 7 virtues to guide behavior • Samurai expected to be role models and follow code

  15. Bushido, literally meaning "Way of the Warrior", is theCode of Honour and way of life of the Samurai.There are eight virtues, which a Samurai must try to possess: 7 Virtues of Bushido 1. Justice/Integrity 2. Courage3. Mercy/Compassion4. Respect/Politeness5. Honesty6. Honor/Sincerity7. Loyalty

  16. Seppuku • Ritual suicide • Peformed if bushido is violated • way for samurai to redeem himself and die with dignity

  17. Dirks • short knives used for ritual disemboweling • placed in ceremonial tray in front of samurai

  18. Samurai disembowels self with dirk • Tray and mat often in front to “catch” the innards

  19. A swordsman (kaishaku)beheads samurai with one clean stroke • kaishaku: often friends or close associates of the condemned

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