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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
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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.
There was a series of natural disasters in Kamakura around the time of Tokiyori’s retirement from 1256–1259, and shortly after Shigetoki and Tokiyori died (in 1261 and 1263 respectively).
In the early 1260s, the relationship between Shōgun Munetaka and the Bakufu was strained, as he had not been able to visit his parents in Kyōto as filial piety required. In 1264 a plot was discovered against the Regent in which Munetaka was involved, and he was subsequently sent back to Kyōto and replaced with Prince Koreyasu. Interestingly, the Bakufu seems to show later regret in their treatment of Munetaka, as they released him from Rokuhara a few months later and asked Cloistered Emperor Go-Saga to re-own his son.
Section 4 covers the social life of Kamakura. It’s central point is the cultural influence of Kyōto on Kamakura. Much against the designs of Yoritomo, as the Bakufu and Court became more intertwined, and especially one an imperial prince was named Shōgun, their influences rubbed off on each other. Many of the fighting men in Kamakura were attracted by the elegance of those who came from Kyōto. They modeled their manners off of them, and began adopting their style of clothing and furnishings. Kamakura was far from being assimilated though, and still had its own unique character.
Section 5 describes the increasing intercourse with China. Trade between the two nations began to grow, importing such things as silk, brocades, perfumes, incense, sandalwood, porcelain, and copper coins. Japan exported gold, mercury, fans, lacquer ware, screens, swords, and timber. Tea was also widely adopted in 1200. With the importation of copper coins, money and credit began to displace the barter system in some areas. In turn, this spurred the rapid increase of domestic trade.