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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.
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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
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Finished Chapter XVI
Section 4 concerns the moral code which the feudal warriors followed. It makes a distinction between this and the Bushidō code, which was created long after the end of the feudal era. As previously mentioned, extreme importance was placed upon the relationship between lord and vassal. The moral code also encourages death before dishonor, with fleeing from battle being seen as worse than death.
— Jun 28, 2026 12:38PM
Section 4 concerns the moral code which the feudal warriors followed. It makes a distinction between this and the Bushidō code, which was created long after the end of the feudal era. As previously mentioned, extreme importance was placed upon the relationship between lord and vassal. The moral code also encourages death before dishonor, with fleeing from battle being seen as worse than death.
upon Yasutoki’s death. They had two problems they needed to deal with: the appointment of a new Shōgun, and ensuring the stability of the Hōjō family. Yasutoki’s grandson Tsunetoki took over as Regent. Under him, Shōgun Yoritsune was replaced by his infant son Yoritsugu. Suddenly replacing the Shōgun was unpopular with many in Kamakura as he had ruled for over 2 decades. It’s noted that the reasons for disposing the Shōgun aren’t clear, but it’s believed that it was due to suspicion of Yoritsune’s family, especially Michiie, for harboring negative feelings against the Hōjō.
Tsunetoki died in 1246, and his brother Tokiyori took over. He had to deal with the parties opposed to the Hōjō family. In 1246 several vassals and retainers appeared in Kamakura and took sides in disputes and quarrels between Tokiyori and his opposition. Later in the same year, an assassination plot against Tokiyori was discovered and thwarted. His uncle Mitsutoki, members of the Miura family, and Yoritsune himself were punished.
After this, the largest rival to the Hōjō were the Miura family. Tokiyori wanted to attack, but could not do so due to the lack of action from the Miura family. In Summer of 1247 however, preparations for war by the Miura were discovered, giving Tokiyori the chance to take swift action. He attempted to reconcile with them, but an advisor in the form of Adachi Kagemori (member of the Adachi family who had historically been important in Kamakura since the time of Yoritomo) urged an attack on the Miura, which was duly done. The Hōjō came out triumphant, with the remaining Miura warriors committing suicide during the continuous onslaught of the Hōjō.
In 1249, after the fighting, Tokiyori and the Tandai Shigetoki formed a special committee to investigate suits and appeals brought to it by the Council of State, and it would later become a permanent part of the administration and known as the Hikitsuke-shū.
Section 2 details Tokiyori’s attitude with regard to the Imperial Court. After dismissing Shōgun Yoritsune, the situation between the Court and the Bakufu was delicate. Michiie retired under pressure from Kamakura, and the Saionji family were given the position of liaison officer, taking it out of the Kujō family’s hands. Thanks to Go-Saga’s conciliatory character, the relationship between the Court and Bakufu was friendly.
Tokiyori’s next action was to decide the selection of a new Shōgun from the imperial family. A dubious plot against the Bakufu was discovered at this time in which Yoritsune was allegedly involved. This gave Tokiyori an excuse to dismiss Shōgun Yoritsugu, and Prince Munetaka (son of Emperor Go-Saga) was installed as Shōgun.