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Tokugawa Japan (1603-1858)

Tokugawa Japan (1603-1858). Emperor. Figurehead (leader in name only) No political Power BUT regarded as holy. EMPEROR. His Imperial Majesty AKIHITO 125th Emperor of Japan. Structure of Feudal Japan. Figurehead. Emperor. Shogun. Real leader of Tokugawa Japan

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Tokugawa Japan (1603-1858)

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  1. Tokugawa Japan(1603-1858)

  2. Emperor Figurehead (leader in name only) No political Power BUT regarded as holy EMPEROR His Imperial Majesty AKIHITO 125th Emperor of Japan

  3. Structure of Feudal Japan Figurehead Emperor

  4. Shogun Real leader of Tokugawa Japan Miltary and political leader Highest in samurai warrior class Shogun

  5. Structure of Feudal Japan Figurehead Emperor Shogun Samurai Warrior Class

  6. Daimyo Regional lords Part of samurai warrior class SankinKotai (“hostage system”) used to maintain loyalty to shogun Generally divided into: - Fudai: “inside” daimyo; less influential - Tozama: “outside” daimyo; more influential Daimyo

  7. Daimyo Castles of the Tokugawa Era

  8. Himeji Castle

  9. Matsumoto Castle

  10. Ako Castle

  11. Structure of Feudal Japan Figurehead Emperor Shogun Samurai Warrior Class Daimyos

  12. Samurai Professional warriors Loyal to shogun and Daimyos Supposed to follow code of conduct called bushido Samurai

  13. Structure of Feudal Japan Figurehead Emperor Shogun Samurai Warrior Class Daimyos Samurai

  14. The topknot

  15. Katana • long sword

  16. Ronin Master-less samurai Seen as less prestigious Ronin

  17. Structure of Feudal Japan Figurehead Emperor Shogun Samurai Warrior Class Daimyos Samurai Ronin

  18. Peasants Largest class Valued because they produced food for all other classes Paid taxes with rice and work Peasants

  19. Structure of Feudal Japan Figurehead Emperor Shogun Samurai Warrior Class Daimyos Samurai Ronin 90% of population Peasants

  20. Artisans Craftspeople Artisans

  21. Structure of Feudal Japan Figurehead Emperor Shogun Samurai Warrior Class Daimyos Samurai Ronin 90% of population Peasants Artisans

  22. Merchants Sold goods and produce made by others Low social status Produced nothing of value and lived off the efforts of others’ work Merchants

  23. Structure of Feudal Japan Figurehead Emperor Shogun Samurai Warrior Class Daimyos Samurai Ronin 90% of population Peasants Artisans Merchants

  24. Eta Outcasts Means “full of filth” Eta

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

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