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ABOUT US
Welcome to Cultural Voyagers!
Our team travels across the globe, uncovering and learning about diverse new cultures from an ancient perspective. Through in-depth exploration, we seek to understand various traditions, beliefs, and historical stories that have shaped societies over time.
Our latest project took us to ancient Japan, a civilization which is rich in heritage and has profound wisdom. Today, we’ll be focusing on one of Japan's legendary feudal groups, the Samurai. These elite warriors played a significant role in shaping the country's history.
Let’s dive into their world and uncover their legacy!
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Image of Japan's social hireachy pointing out to the Shoguns and the Samurai's class level.
Introduction
Introduction
The shogunate period was a significant duration of time in Japan. During this time there were leaders known as the Shoguns, military leaders that led the country from the late 10th century until the mid-19th century. Emperors (daimyos) were the real sovereign; however, shoguns had more power and authority over the country and its political and military affairs. Throughout this period another very significant and highly ranked class existed who were the samurai - elite warriors of ancient Japan. Their bravery and unmatched skills make them a fascinating subject of study.
What is a samurai?
What is a samurai?
The samurai, also known as the Bushi (武士), were the warriors of ancient Japan who served from around the 10th century to the end of 19th century the same period shoguns ruled. The name ‘Samurai’ originated from the Japanese word saburau meaning ‘’to serve,’’ while Bushi means ‘’warrior.’’ So, what distinguishes these two terms, given their similar meanings today?
To put it simply Bushi can be thought of as the broader warrior class, while samurai were a specific and very significant group within it. Even though Japan was a male dominated country there were still some women samurai who fought courageously and earned respect. These courageous groups of samurai, both men and women, helped lay the foundation of Japan’s culture and took up many responsibilities including ones that not only Japanese people today but people worldwide continue to honour. That is what we are going to delve into today.
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