Samurai Influence On Japanese Culture

While ongoing change became the status quo in late-Tokugawa era Japan the ideals of the samurai—and the respect they receive—endured. And, because samurai could still fall back on the prestige their class represented, members of society still

The Japanese warrior, known as the samurai, has played a significant role in Japan's history and culture throughout the centuries. Their ancestors can be traced back to as far as can be remembered. Some stories have become mysterious legends handed down over the centuries. In this report you will learn who the samurai were, their origins as we know them, how they lived and fought and their evolution to today. It will be clear why the samurai stand out as one of the most famous group of warriors of all times.

Next, the Bushido Code shows how the samurai acted around people. One of the rules in the Bushido Code was, “ ‘men must grudge money, for riches hinder wisdom’ ” This means that anyone who was rich in Japan at this time, had to of acted like they didn’t care about money. Wisdom was one of the most important virtues at this time, so if money obstructed

The samurai, or bushi (warrior), are well-trained cavalrymen that serve a particular lord. The first recorded history of the samurai was about the 9th century A.D. At that time the capitol of Japan was Kamakura, a military installation. Japan was ruled by an emperor who controlled his empire through the use of shoguns. Shoguns were generals that ruled over

There were two main groups in early Japanese shogunate period. The ‘good citizens’ included nobles, farmers and other free people. The ‘Low citizens’ include slaves, servants and guards. The daimyo and samurais belonged to the warrior class aka Shi. Shi was at the top because they protected the nation from invasion. Farmers were after daimyo’s and samurai’s they were called no. No were important because without food no one could survive. No people were essential as they produce food. Artisans aka ko came next. Ko made paper, fine swords and reed mats. Sho were merchants .The Sho were at the bottom of the social ladder because they didn't make anything. Sho lived by selling rice and other items.

The Japanese society was divided into four classes: samurai, peasants, artisans, and merchants. The samurai was a class of warriors, emerged from Japan during the constant

Samurai were the warriors of japan who were known for their skills as warriors . The samurai date all the way back to the heian period.The samurai were the protectors of the emperors in japan and the land around it.

On March, 1854, after weeks of tiring talks, Perry received a treaty with Japan. The treaty had a variety of effects. It brought in a large amount of foreign money. This interrupted the Japanese currency.

Throughout History, there have been many different groups or events that are still widely known today. Groups of people such as the Indians or Vikings are popular groups which are referenced constantly in today’s society. However, none of these groups is more known or referenced than the Japanese Samurai. Originating in 646 AD, these Japanese warriors developed from a loose organization of farmers to the dominant social class in Feudal Japan. Along with their dominant military and political standing, the samurai brought with them a unique code or moral belief that became the core of Samurai culture. Because of this, the Samurai and their principles still affect modern day Japanese society with social customs today

The primary beneficiaries of the emerging money economy were the merchants. Daimyo and samurai traded their rice for money with the merchants who soon became very rich. Merchants, cashing in on daimyo debt attained positions of authority within the daimyo households. Many were living lavish lifestyles only dreamt of by samurai. This caused resentment in Japanese society because, although they were socially inferior, merchants enjoyed an elevated status economically (Kunihiko 1997). Perhaps the social class that suffered the most indignities was the samurai who, lacking the means to earn a living on their regular income, indulged in the lifestyle of Edo. Many had to resort to engaging in handicraft for income vice training at the martial arts thus leading to inherent corruption (Nobumitsu 1997).

Now owing their loyalty to local aristocracy and warlords (military commanders). Many years later the samurai of early and medieval Japan became part of lower classes. They didn’t have very much to do since peace had been enforced

Under the Tokugawa Regime, Japan enjoyed more than two centuries of stability and peace. Were it not for a mix of external pressure and its resulting internal discontent, it is feasible that the Tokugawa could have maintained Japanese society for many years to come. The now legendary samurai Saigo Takamori would spend his youth under the regime, while his adulthood would see him overthrowing it. What was it that could cause Saigo to scorn the Tokugawa who had successfully led Japan for so long? It was a combination of the Tokugawa’s decline in traditional ethics as well as modern relevance that caused the principled Saigo to watch its decline with anticipation.

Samurais dominated the Japanese government and society after political power was shifted to the Samurais from the militaristic government. They governed civil means within society rather than just the military aspect of society. The samurais had a strict code of honor known as the bushido. The bushido-“the way of the warrior” emphasized honor, discipline and morality within its code. The code of the samurai expressed loyalty overall, including loyalty to the leaders and country.

Japan is an unique oriental country in many aspects, especially in politics and economy, both western practices and traditional nationalism are coexisted in this country. The period 1890-1940 was just followed the Meiji restoration, and was typical in the history of Japan, at that time, Japan was on the way from a feudal country to a capitalistic country, called modernization. Many western practices were being more and more adopted, however, at the same time, traditional rules still had strong influences in Japan. Under this background, this report will discuss the Japanese cultural factors during 1890-1940 that influenced the disclosure

For seven centuries, the samurai ruled Japan as the powerful warrior class. As a class of warriors and knights, they led society in feudal Japan. The loyalty to his lord was much more important than his allegiance to his friends, family and even the emperor. Their philosophy was one liberated him from fear, and for these reasons, the samurai came to be the dominate force throughout medieval Japan.