Category: Samurai

Saigo Takamori as One of Japans Most Distinctive Samurai SaigM was well known as The Last Samurai. He succeeded in the difficult task of overthrowing Tokugawa who led the Shoguns and took control from the Emperor. SaigM returned all power to the Emperor and helped to establish the Meiji Restoration. However, being a new leader…

The Emergence and Significance of the Samurai The word samurai is most often associated with skilful warriors dressed in heavy armour and fighting their battles with the famous Katana or possibly the ultimate battle of skill between the samurai and his brother-in-arms the ninja or simply the warrior one meets in mass-media. The above-mentioned associations…

Overview of Who the Samurai Were and What Their Lives Were Like Ancient Japan lasted for over 16,000 years and during that time a number of events have changed history and affected the people of today. Over that period of time, some people called the samurai had contributed in changing history. The samurai began in…

An Annotated Bibliography on the Origins, Rise, and Development of BushidM: Code of Moral Principles for the Samurai Way of Life Bushido, a code of moral principles that dictate the samurai way of life, first came to the fore during the Edo period. Its origins were largely influenced by Shinto and Zen Buddhism, with many…

Roles and Perceptions of the Samurai in Japanese Society: Analytical Essay While it is an attractive view of these legendary warriors, it is nevertheless quite a misleading one. In this video, we shall do our best to correct this, and cover the even more fascinating roles and perceptions of the samurai in Japanese society from…

Impact of Samurais Lifestyle on Their Personal Lives: Analytical Essay The Evaluation How did the Samurais lifestyle affect their personal lives? The Summary My research was about the Samurai lifestyle and how it affected their personal lives. Japanese history has always intrigued me, I have always loved learning about their civilization and culture, and I…

Expectations of Women in the Samurai Class: Analytical Essay Introduction The Edo period was crucial in the shaping of Japanese gender roles and expectations, creating norms that continue to influence modern-day views of femininity and masculinity. Japan was once a matriarchal society where women were head of social organizations, families, and clans, however, the influx…