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The Age of the Warrior

Explore the transformative Warring States Period in 10th-century Japan, where power struggles among Daimyo reshaped the nation, leading to the unity achieved by Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Discover the samurai way of life, bushido, and the notable female warrior Nakano Takeko. Learn about the distinctive weapons, societal changes, and the transition to the post-Samurai era of Shizoku.

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The Age of the Warrior

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  1. The Age of the Warrior 10th Century Feudal Japan Ms. Burke | World Cultures

  2. Warring States Period • c. 1400 – 1600 • Also known as the Sengoku Period • During this period, the Emperor was the figurehead ruler • Ceremonial, cultural, and religious power • Political power rested with the Shogun • Daimyo began fighting over power/land/wealth and the Shogun (their lord) lost control over them

  3. Warring States Period • CHANGES IN JAPAN: • Trade with China began to grow • Economy developed • Use of money increased • Before – it was the barter system • Agricultural developments • All levels of the social structure wanted independence • Earthquakes and famines triggered armed rebellions b y farmers • They were tired of the heavy taxes

  4. Warring States Period • Ended with a series of three warlords • Oda Nobunaga • Toyotomi Hideyoshi • Tokugawa Ieyasu • These men gradually unified Japan • Japan then entered into several centuries of peace under the Tokugawa Shogunate

  5. Samurai Warriors • Samurai were also known as bushi and followed the “Way of the Warrior” or bushido • Rigid value system of discipline and honor • Lived and died in service to their lords • Male and female! • 10% of population

  6. Nakano Takeko • 1847 – 1868 • Female warrior • Was injured in battle and asked her sister, Yuko, to behead her • Monument to her at Hokai Temple and honored

  7. 4 Characteristics of Bushido 1. Frugality • No matter his wealth, the samurai lived simply with few comforts 2. Loyalty • The samurai unquestioningly followed and defended his warlord or emperor

  8. 4 Characteristics of Bushido 3. Martial Arts Mastery • The samurai was an artist with his weapons, which include: • Katana: curved single-edged sword

  9. Katana Worn in a samurai’s sash Usually 70 cm in length Made of Japanese steel – Tamahagane Polishing the blade takes between 1 – 3 weeks Banned in 1945, but people were allowed to start remaking them in 1953

  10. 4 Characteristics of Bushido 3. Martial Arts Mastery • The samurai was an artist with his weapons, which include: • Yumi: long wooden bow with bamboo arrows

  11. 4 Characteristics of Bushido 3. Martial Arts Mastery • The samurai was an artist with his weapons, which include: • Yari: steel-bladed spears

  12. 4 Characteristics of Bushido 4. Honor Unto Death • If the samurai was defeated, badly wounded, or disgraced in battle, he could only restore his honor through the ritual of seppuku • Seppuku: suicide by slicing open own abdomen

  13. End of the Samurai Emperor Meiji officially abolished the samurai in 1868

  14. Shizoku • After the samurai were abolished in 1868, they became the Shizoku • Were not allowed to wear a katana (sword) in public • Could not execute anyone who disrespected them in public • The Shizoku were outlawed in 1947

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