Japan history

Daily life in medieval Japan (1185-1606 CE) was, for most people, the age-old struggle to put food on the table, build a family, stay healthy, and try to enjoy the finer things in life whenever possible...

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The history of Japan dates back to prehistoric times.Japan is a very old country and it is hard to determine when civilization began in the country. But, records suggest that around 30,000 BC, a paleolithic culture was flourishing in the region. The people inhabiting Japan during this period survived by hunting and gathering. The feudal era, which began in 1185, witnessed the rise of the Samurai, who ruled the nation in the name of the Emperor. Read on to know more.

15 Japanese historical figures and heroes whose impact on the Land of the Rising Sun continues to be felt today, even for tourists.

After digging into Japanese history around the time of 0 A.D, I've found out a few things that could make implementing Japan in "Rise of the East" an interesting challenge. I would be very enthusiastic about doing some more research if adding Japan is something that seems doable in the future, bu...

This course surveys Japanese history from the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1603 to the present and explores the local and global nature of modernity in Japan. It highlights key themes, including the emergence of a modern nation-state, the rise and fall of the Japanese Empire, the development of mass consumer culture and the middle class, and the continued importance of historical memory in Japan today.

This is a wonderful vintage photo collection shows the life in Japan from between the 1900s and 1930s. Japanese carriers, ca. 1920s Japaneses in the 1920s 'Long Term Development', ca. 1930s M.t Fuji, farm and wood gatherer, 1918 Men and young girls, ca. 1930s Mt Fuji, 1918. Mt Fuji, 1918 Mt. Fuji from about 1918 Old cars at trolley station, ca. 1920s Old Japan Festival, ca. 1920s Old Japanese military base with radio towers, ca. 1930s Street in Japan in the 1920s Sumo in the 1930s The Beppu…

Ever wondered what happens at a Japanese tea ceremony? Here are the utensils, steps, and the traditional Japanese arts that makeup Chado.

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Read "History of Japan Revised Edition" by Richard Mason available from Rakuten Kobo. A classic of Japanese history, this book is the preeminent work on the history of Japan. Newly revised and updated, A Hi...