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their homes and families, but their true glory came on the battlefield, defending their lord against enemies. Born the son of a daimyo in 1534, Nobunaga’s reign though short, had an immense impact on Japan. Lord of Nagoya Castle, he destroyed opposing clans in brilliant campaigns against superior forces. He was the first daimyo general to adopt the newly imported Western muskets. He gradually gained control of the region round the capital Kyoto, which he took in 1568. In 1580, he became master of all

The ideal of a man and the ideal of a woman of the Heian court differs significantly from what people of our modern society might consider ideal, but that is to be expected as our modern society has had much time to be exposed to and affected by the influences of many different cultures' viewpoints. In comparison, the Heian court was a more closed society, so back then, the notions of what was acceptable and unacceptable and the standards to which men and women were measured were more defined.

The Heian period lasted from 794, when the capital of Japan was moved from Nara to Heian-kyō, to 1185, when Minamoto Yoritomo took power. This time is known for the culture of the aristocracy, which placed a great deal of importance on aesthetic refinement. The importance of Chinese during this time should also be noted. Chinese was the language of government, philosophy, and educated men. It was considered improper for women to learn and use. In addition, while a man was expected to study poetry

Violence in the media has become a hot topic of discussion due to its potential effects on young audiences. While content on broadcast networks such as ABC and NBC is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), premium channels like the Home Box Office (HBO) do not fall under their jurisdiction and therefore do not need to obey such regulations (Title 47). A prime example of graphic violence on television that falls outside of the FCC’s purview is found in the HBO hit series Game of

Three important historical figures of Japan history are the Japanese warlords Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. The three of them put an end to the civil wars by uniting Japan as one. Nobunaga was born in 1534 and died in 1582. When he was only twenty years old, his father died. The Kiyosu Castle was taken over by him, and he used his new forces to launch an assault towards his brother. Nobunaga succeeded and his brother was killed. His goal was to “Rule the Empire by force.”

It was silly to be distracted in battle. Not only could it be deadly, but there was so much wrong with not being focused during a fight. Hikaku knew this, he used to always be distracted. He used to always pay attention to the things he shouldn't have been watching, and often ended up injured. He thought he was done with that unusual fixation-- he hadn't been injured in battle badly for years, unless you were to count the scar on his left hand, which happened roughly a year ago. But that was a different

East Asian religious texts are filled with numerous valuable lessons that 21st century readers can now all access despite one’s gender, race or religion. Moreover, two Classical Japanese texts, known as The Tale of Genji and The Account of my Ten Foot Square Hut, both include the two main themes of attachment and suffering within their stories. The Tale of Genji, was written by a famous Japanese female author, named Murasaki Shikibu. The tale follows an imperial prince, named Hikaru Genji, which

The Fujiwara clan was founded in the 7th century by Nakatomi no Kamatari during the Heian period. Later Kamatari conspired with Prince Naka No Oe to take down the Soga clan, one of the most powerful clans of the Asuka period of the early Japanese state, and to destroy the Soga’s influence on the imperial family (Rhee 3). The Soga’s fell out of power and the prince, after being coronated, granted Katamari a high position in the imperial court; after that their clan name was Fujiwara. The Fujiwara

All Souls: A Family Story From Southie by Michael Patrick MacDonald By Micheal Patrick MacDonald. (Ballentine Books under The Random House Publishing Corporation, 1999, 266pp. $14.00) Michael Patrick MacDonald saw hatred animated on a Friday in the early days of October. Some people were reading the newspaper in brightly lit kitchens. Some children were coloring with brightly hued crayons. Some fathers were getting into cars in front of their beautiful homes. But there were no crayons, bright

Did you know that there was a time where black teeth were considered beautiful? Or that the stationary a poem was written on was just as important the poem itself? These customs are showcased in both The Diary of Lady Murasaki and The Tale of Genji, which are both written by Murasaki Shikibu and set in the Heian period of Japan. Poetry and story writing were highly valued art forms during this period, poems were usually printed on beautifully decorated stationary. As for stories, most of them were