Japan Feudalism

Ruler of Japan. The first onewas called Jimmu who claimed to have come from the Gods. His descendants continue to rule today – 1,500 years later.

Ruled large areas of land. Had large armies of Samurai who were given land in return for protecting their kingdom. The more rice their territory produced, the more powerful them.

Warrior class. Expected to follow Bushido honour code. Men wore two swords denoting their warrior status. Women would also train in martial arts such as archery.

were ranked below peasants because, according to Confucian thought, they were not as valued as other members of society. This was because they did not make or produce anything. However many of these people became rich. They wore clothes reflecting their wealth.