the nineteenth century in Japan. This period is one of the most important events in Japanese history as it brought about significant transformations to Japan’s social and political structure. This explosion of change began with the adoption of Western ideologies which had previously been shunned in Japan. With the flood of new technology and other important ideas‚ Japan was able to reshape itself into a much stronger‚ country ready to take on the world. To catapult Japan into a position of power
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Usually a purification rite (harai) and the reciting of a Shinto prayer (norito) are performed on that day. Ujigami‚ in the Shintō religion of Japan‚ the tutelary deity of a village or geographic area. The meaning of ujigami has undergone considerable evolution over the centuries‚ mainly because of the historical migrations of clan communities in Japan. Originally the term referred to the ancestral deity (kami) of a family or clan (uji)‚ blood kinship forming the basis of the spiritual relationship
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Cultural Analysis History • Japan is an island in Asia with about 120 million people. Because it is such a mountainous country‚ you will find most of the population centered in specific areas‚ mainly Tokyo‚ Yokohama‚ Osaka‚ and Nagoya. • The first permanent capital was founded in 710 at Nara • Some japanes period are : Heian period ‚ Kamakura period‚ Muromachi period‚ AzuchiMomoyama period‚ Edo period‚ Meji Period‚ Taisho period ‚ Showa period and Heisei period. • The U.S. occupied Japan until 1952. After
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In what ways and why was feudalism in Japan declining before the arrival of Commodore Perry in 1853? Japan was a feudal society in the time that the Tokugawa Shogunate was ruling. Like the Qing period in China‚ the Tokugawa period was a long‚ stable rule because it was very closed‚ hermetically sealed even. However‚ little did the Tokugawa know‚ Japan¡¦s stability of feudalism would lead to its own decline. There was‚ at the time before the arrival of Commodore Perry in 1853‚ the key factor that
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Again‚ Nichiren is a reformist. The Risshōankokuron is a call to the government to achieve peace in Japan through following the “Right Dharma”. Nichiren advocates heavily for the destruction and elimination of all those who speak slander against the “Right Dharma”. In Dialogue VII‚ “The Warnings of The Buddha”‚ Nichiren writes‚ “As far as Buddhist sutras
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Eric Godfrey 3/20/13 Honorable Women Tokugawa era Japan was a very different period than those before it‚ instead of proving loyalty and honor on the battlefield it was drawn from more diplomatic situations. The Tokugawa period brought with it an era of lasting peace for nearly 250 years‚ and with it came different ways in which to occupy ones self. Many things in society changed including‚ the warring ways of the samurai where honor was drawn from the strength and skill turned into peaceful
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Nihonto The word Nihonto is a comprehensive term used to describe the entire subject of Japanese swords. This includes types‚ etymology‚ construction‚ history‚ and so forth. Historically‚ Japanese smiths have consistently produced the finest blades in the world‚ and antique swords are a much-prized and sought-after item in blade shows and auctions. The thing about Nihonto that most impresses collectors‚ experts‚ martial artists‚ and simple admirers alike is their incredible strength‚ durability
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Okinoshima Island was identified as Emperor Go-Daigo‚ the 96th Emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession. Go-Daigo’s reign spanned merely the years from 1318 to 1339. Even though he only reigned for 21 years‚ his is known to be one of the most prominent among other Japanese Emperors. He was famous for his exiles on Okinoshima Island led by his fails attempted to overthrow the Kamakura Shogunate. In Japanese history‚ people who committed political crimes were put onto isolated island
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The Contrast of the Heian-Era Courtier and the Kamakura Samurai April 29‚ 2011 The Contrast of the Heian-Era Courtier and the Kamakura Samurai The major periods that shaped Japan’s history and future were the Heian-era of Aristocracy and the Kamakura period of Samurai. The Heian-era and the Kamakura period are interesting because of their differences in social structure‚ tradition‚ and culture. In the Heian era‚ the aristocrat’s social class was sought by many because of their social and cultural
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usage‚ to yield a rich tradition of religious art. The role of Buddhism in Japan was greatly amplified during the life and reign of Prince Umaydo‚ known better by his Buddhist name‚ Prince Shotoku. Shotoku‚ meaning “Sagely” and “Virtuous‚” was born into a family that had been importing foreign Buddhist images for nearly 20 years‚ and had begun to embrace the religion. During this tumultuous time in Japanese history‚ proponents of Japan’s native religion‚ Shinto‚ set out to destroy the newly created
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