Feudal Japan

Period governed by samurai warriors, shoguns, and daimyos.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Began when Minamoto no Yoritomo established the Kamakura shogunate in 1185.
• Samurai followed bushido, a code binding warriors to loyalty and honor.
• Ended in 1868 when the Meiji Restoration returned power to the emperor.

Specifications & Metrics

• ERA: 1185 AD – 1868 AD