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This section serves as a Glossary of definitions which are used heavily throughout the book and website, or to go further in-depth on topics, individuals, nations, or concepts that would be too lengthy to include within the paragraph itself.
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Toyotomi Clan
The Toyotomi clan (豊臣氏, Toyotomi-shi) was a prominent samurai family during Japan's late Sengoku period, known primarily for its most...
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Oda Clan
The Oda clan (織田氏) or Oda-shi, was a powerful samurai family that rose to prominence during Japan's Sengoku period (1467-1603). The clan...
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Samurai
A samurai (侍) was a member of the warrior class in premodern Japan, which lasted from around the 10th century until the 19th century....
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Shinto
Shinto ( 神道 ), meaning "the way of the gods," is Japan's indigenous religion. It has no known founder, no sacred scriptures like the...
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Shogunate
A Shogunate or Bakufu ( 幕府 ), meaning ‘tent government’ or a military government, referred to the military and administrative system...
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Three Great Unifiers
The Three Great Unifiers of Japan (三英傑／さんえいけつ), are Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. These three daimyo played...
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Tozama Daimyo
Definition: Outer Lords: Tozama daimyo were feudal lords who had not allied with Tokugawa Ieyasu until after the Battle of Sekigahara....
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Fudai Daimyo
Definition: Loyal Vassals: Fudai daimyo were hereditary vassals of the Tokugawa clan who had supported Tokugawa Ieyasu before and during...
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Mori Clan
The Mōri clan (毛利氏) is a prominent Japanese samurai family that rose to power during the Sengoku period and played a significant role in...
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Shimazu Clan
The Shimazu clan (島津氏), one of Japan’s oldest and most powerful samurai families, has a long and distinguished history. Originating in...
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Tokugawa Clan
The Tokugawa clan (徳川氏) were one of the most powerful samurai families in Japanese history. They established and ruled the Tokugawa...
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Dejima Island
Dejima (出島), also spelled Deshima, was an artificial island in Nagasaki Bay, Japan. It was constructed in 1634 by the Tokugawa shogunate...
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Osaka
Osaka (大阪市), known historically as Naniwa, has a rich history that spans several centuries, playing a pivotal role in Japan's economic...
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Heian Period
The Heian period (平安時代) (794–1185) is a significant era in Japanese history, marked by a flourishing of culture, arts, and literature. It...
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Matthew Perry
Commodore Matthew Perry (1794–1858) was a key figure in American naval history and diplomacy, best known for his role in opening Japan to...
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Saigo Takamori
Saigō Takamori (西郷 隆盛) (1828–1877) was a prominent Japanese samurai and military leader who played a crucial role in the late Edo and...
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Emperor Showa
Emperor Shōwa (昭和天皇) (1901–1989) was the 124th emperor of Japan, reigning from 1926 to 1989. His reign, known as the Shōwa era, was the...
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Emperor Taisho
Emperor Taishō (大正天皇) (1879–1926) was the 123rd emperor of Japan, whose reign spanned from 1912 to 1926. His era, known as the Taishō...
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Emperor Meiji
Emperor Meiji (明治天皇) (1852–1912) was the 122nd emperor of Japan, whose reign marked a period of profound transformation in Japanese...
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Emperor Komei
Emperor Kōmei (孝明天皇) (1831–1867) was the 121st emperor of Japan, reigning during a crucial period of Japanese history that led up to the...
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