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Began Chapter XXI: Japan After the Mongol Invasions.
— Jul 08, 2026 05:08PM
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Began Chapter XX: Relations with the Asiatic Mainland.
— Jul 06, 2026 02:58PM
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Finished Chapter XVIII.
Section 3 explains the set of laws introduced by Yasutoki known as the Jōei Formulary. It stresses the importance of an impartial nature in rulings. It is mostly concerned with the activities of vassals, although it is lenient to non-vassals as well.
— Jul 02, 2026 05:03PM
Section 3 explains the set of laws introduced by Yasutoki known as the Jōei Formulary. It stresses the importance of an impartial nature in rulings. It is mostly concerned with the activities of vassals, although it is lenient to non-vassals as well.
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Finished Chapter XVII and started Chapter XVIII: Administrative Reforms and Relations with the Court.
Section 3 (of chapter 17) describes the height of feudal power after the desposation of Go-Toba. The Bakufu continued the Insei/Cloistered Government system, and took control of selecting the next cloistered emperor. Additionally, they made it so that they had to be consulted with upon the appointment of a Regent.
— Jul 01, 2026 02:45PM
Section 3 (of chapter 17) describes the height of feudal power after the desposation of Go-Toba. The Bakufu continued the Insei/Cloistered Government system, and took control of selecting the next cloistered emperor. Additionally, they made it so that they had to be consulted with upon the appointment of a Regent.
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Read section 2 of chapter XVII, which goes over the relationship between the Imperial Court and the Bakufu at Kamakura. Emperor Go-Toba made many attempts to limit their power. In the end, his forces were overwhelmed by the Kamakura warriors, and they only gained more power in the process. Land and manors of chief conspirators were taken by the Bakufu and given as rewards to vassals, further ensuring their loyalty.
— Jun 30, 2026 09:50AM
The chapter details the move of the imperial capital to the city of Nara. It details a system used in Nara in which families would get a certain allotment of land per each member of their household, and how the said system would later crumble due to heavy taxes and tax-free land donations to religious institutions and friends of the imperial court.
Further problems of the Nara era include fighting with the nearby Ainu population and the encroachment of Buddhism in the imperial court, angering some of the old guard.
Lastly, the chapter discusses the impressive cultural growth of the period, sharing several pieces of poetry mostly sourced from the Manyōshū. Importantly, the Kojiki and Nihongi were also written during this period.