Can any1 describe feudalism in japan?
Japanese feudalism developed from a blending of concepts of centralized imperial rule with traditional tribal organization and personal bonds of loyalty. Japan’s feudal tradition can be traced to T’ang China and the uji organization in early Japan. Feudalism developed slightly later in Japan in the 12th century. This delay could have been due to Japan’s isolation and the lack of foreign invasions. However, the system began with strong legalistic attitudes and stressed vassal-lord obligations, designed to ensure the allegiance of the former in periods of constant warfare. Japan feudalism had as its basis Chinese Confucian moral. Japan’s feudal period lasted from the 12th century until the 19th century. During this period, society was divided in different classes. At the top, was the Emperor, although he had little real power. Japan was ruled by the Shogun, who was a military leader with near absolute control. The most successful was the Tokugawa Shogunate, which ruled Japan from 1603 un
