Five Important Events of Shogun Japan

By awarr8
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    The Establishment of Daimyos Ruling

    During the Kamakura Shogunate the Daimyo system took shape, granting feudal lords' control over their land in exchange for loyalty and military service from samurai.

  • The Battle of Sekigahara

    This battle marked the beginning of the Tokugawa Shogunate, establishing Tokugawa as the dominant power in Shogun Japan.

  • The Siege of Ueda Castle

    The siege of Ueda took place just days before the battle of Sekigahara, this battle could've easily changed the outcome of Sekigahara if not for Kobayakawa Hideaki. The battle of this siege took engagement between part of the Sanada clan and the Tokugawa.

  • The Sakoku Edict

    The Tokugawa Shogunate issued this command to expel foreign missionaries and to suppress Christianity in Shogun Japan, as well as prohibiting Japanese people to return from trips overseas, and prevent Japanese citizens from leaving.

  • The Meiji Restoration

    During the year of 1868, the Meiji restoration took place. The Meiji restoration and Modernization occurred as the Tokugawa Shogun great General lost his power as the emperors place was restored to ruling Japan.