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Bakufu And Daimyo System
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Origins and Theoretical Framework
The formalization of military rule began with the establishment of the Kamakura Shogunate in the late 12th century, following the Genpei War. This system evolved through subsequent periods, including the Ashikaga (Muromachi) Shogunate and ultimately reached its most rigidly controlled form under the Tokugawa Shogunate (Edo Period).
The underlying theoretical justification for the system was the Shōgun's appointment by the Emperor as t… -
Fujiwara
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The Fujiwara grip on power began to weaken in the late 11th century. As they continued to marry daughters into the imperial line, emperors often retired early to become cloistered emperors (Hō-ō), ruling from monasteries and directly challenging the authority of their Fujiwara regents.
Furthermore, the reliance on centralized court administration proved brittle against the rising power of the provincial warrior clans, particularly the Taira ([/entries/taira-clan/]) and Minamoto ([/entries/minamoto-clan/]) families. These warrior houses, originally employed by the court for provinci… -
Seto Inland Sea
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History and Culture
The Seto Inland Sea has served as a primary transportation corridor since antiquity. Its calm waters facilitated early Japanese maritime trade, connecting the developing agricultural centers of western Honshū with the nascent political power centers of the Kinai region. The islands provided natural havens for pirates and, later, for naval engagements during periods of conflict, such as the Genpei War.
The sea fostered a unique set of regional cultures, often involving specialized fishing and salt production techniques. The practice of Ukai (co… -
Taira No Shigehira
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Taira no Shigehira ($\text{平 重衡}$, $\text{c. 1158} – \text{1185}$) was a prominent military leader of the late Heian period in Japan. A member of the powerful Taira clan (Heike), he gained notoriety primarily for his role in the Genpei War ($\text{1180–1185}$) and his subsequent, though brief, infamy regarding the destruction of the Tōdai-ji Temple. Shigehira is often characterized in historical narratives as an exemplar of the Taira's fatalistic martial arrogance, a trait …
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Todai Ji Temple
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Later History and Rebuilding Efforts
The original structures suffered numerous calamities, including fires and earthquakes. The first Daibutsuden was destroyed by fire in 1180 during the Genpei War, following an attack led by Taira no Shigehira [8].
Extensive reconstruction occurred under the guidance of the monk Chōgen beginning in the late 12th century, resulting in a structure considerably smaller than the original, yet still monumental. Further large-scale rebuilding occurred in the 17th century under the dire…