The Himeji castle was built in Himeji japan on high ground in the city. The name of the hill on which it was built is Himeyama hill. This castle is known as a prototypical Japanese castle. From the looks of the castle, right away you cal tell it is Japanese and it it well made. The architecture of the building dates the style of the building according to Japanese culture. The start of the himeji castle project began in the early 1300’s. However, the end of the himeji castle project ended in the the
Surrounded by a forbidding moat and impressively massive stone walls, the fortress known as the Castle of Nagoya lies within. To this day, the castle is one of the most impressive in all Japan. I can feel the impressiveness as I look up over 300 feet, and am unable to see the other side of the castle limits. It is no secret that the castle caused fear throughout the nation. Even today it attracts visitors from all over the world for its beauty and intellection of bringing history together. As
The Himeji Castle, also known as ‘Himeji-jo’, is believed to be the finest surviving example of Japanese castle architecture in early 17th century. With the comparison to the 12 castles survive intact from the samurai age of Japan, the Himeji Castle is the largest and the best preserved among these castles.(J) Being one of the earliest sites of Japan that inscribed in the List of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO, it ought to contain significant features in the point of view of cultural heritage.
PART 1: COMPARING FEUDAL BRITAIN AND JAPAN Life in feudal Britain and feudal Japan were similar in a variety of ways. For example, Japan had an emperor, daimyo, samurai and peasants, while Britain had a king, lords, knights and serfs. This demonstrates how the feudal systems of each society were similar, with a noble class, a warrior class, and a lower class. Another example of similarities between feudal Britain and Japan is how variations of crop management systems were present in both societies
Himeji Castle, also called Shirasagijo (White Heron Castle) or Hakuro-jō (White Egret Castle) because of its bright white exterior and bird taking flight resemblance, represents the highest achievement in Japanese castle architecture. The castle is the best-preserved example of the early 17th –century Japanese castle architecture. It serves as a classic example of Japanese castle architecture, having been designated a national treasure in 1931. Composed of 83 buildings with advanced systems of
Over the summer I had the chance to travel to Okinawa, Japan. I stayed there two months with my father and traveled the entire island from the north to the south. My travels in Japan changed my view of myself as an American citizen through experiences that reassured my patriotism, made me realize the necessity of preservation of our history, and increased my desire to continue to explore the unknown. Stepping off the plane in Okinawa,
Miyamoto Musashi was born in 1584, in a Japan struggling to recover from more than four centuries of internal strife. The traditional rule of the emperors had been overthrown in the twelfth century, and although each successive emperor remained the figurehead of Japan, his powers were very much reduced. Since that time, Japan had seen almost continuous civil war between the provincial lords, warrior monks and brigands, all fighting each other for land and power. In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries
Samurai or “Bushi” were the greatest warriors of pre-modern Japan. They became the highest-ranking social class of the Edo period, 1603 – 1867 (Japan-Guide, 2015). Their main forms of weaponry were bows, spears and guns. Their most important and most common was a sword. Samurai lived by the Bushido code meaning they had a great loyalty to their master, the Daimyo. They presented themselves with self-discipline, respect and ethical behaviour. The Bushido code was so strict, that the Samurai were prepared
not record as much about them. This is due to the fact that ninjas were recruited from the lower class. They were created to counteract the upper-class samurai of feudal Japan. The art of ninjutsu began around 600-900 AD. Ninja clan training done by Japanese war monks was greatly influenced by the Chinese monks, who fled to Japan after the chaotic fall of the Tang Dynasty. Some ninjas were disgraced Samurai, but most were lower class people such as farmers. They were hired as assassins and soldiers
Greek and Japanese Architecture For a great many years, architecture has been a breaking point for different artisticeras in history. Some of the most famous “works of art” have been chapels, temples, and tombs. Among the most dominant and influential eras of great architecture are the sophisticated, stoic Greeco-Roman periods and the more mystical, elemental Japanese eras. These two very distinct and very different eras have more in common than you may realize. When work began on the Parthenon
Japan is a country filled with years of culture and tradition. It is also a country that puts a large emphasize on the workings of its business world. Japan’s tourism is driven by its unique culture and business prospects. In the Japanese economy, tourism is not as influential as other sources of revenue but it is still substantial. In Japan, tourism and business travel, in Japan, is mostly domestic. In 2013, travel and tourism contributed $108.6 billion yen to Japan’s Gross Domestic Product (“Travel
INTRODUCTON The success and beauty of modern Japan owes much to the traditions and practices from shogunate Japan (medieval period of Japan 1603-1867AD). Shogunate artisans supplying goods and services for Japan, samurai protecting Japan and all streams of shogunate education and art, provided the foundation for Japan’s love of learning, art and storytelling. ART Art from the shogunate period of Japan either has religious influences or expresses important themes of the time. Art comprises all things
Art can be seen in every culture and country around the world in many different forms and styles. The only way to be able to see and experience different types and styles of art is to travel around the world and see it at museums. Unless a local museum features different artwork from around the world; there is a rare chance that a person may be able to appreciate different types of artwork from around the world. However, today’s technology has given more people a chance to appreciate art from around
Japan By: Maritza Mata If you had a free airline ticket to go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Would it be somewhere in Brazil? Or the European country of Ireland? While these may be some of the top choices for a few people living in the United States and other parts of the world, another undoubtedly common answer would be Japan. Japan is located in eastern Asia and is home to 127,103,392 citizens, making it the tenth most populated country in the world. Japan is actually an incredible
The architecture of China and Japan was very advanced during the early ages of the world. Some examples of architectural achievement were the the Kinkaku-ji, Golden Pavilion, and the Forbidden City, both significant for their time. Different and similar influences created major contrast and resemblance. Chinese gardens created a natural beauty throughout the country. The Japanese made elegant profiles to their buildings along with plain interiors to create a simple elegance. In sum, the vibrance
what countries come to mind? The one I immediately think of is Japan. Japan is a small country consisting of many islands. Although it is small, it’s packed with a large sum of wealthy cities. One of the more well known ones is Osaka, Japan. This paper will fill you with knowledge on Osaka’s physical geography, economic system, political system, history, and a few current events. Osaka is one of the largest cities in Western Japan, but is the third largest in the whole country. Although they greatly
In 1877, a series of rebellions occurred in Meiji Japan. These rebellions are often referred to as some of the most famous and ironically aided in the destruction of the samurai class although the reverse is what the rebels wanted to do. Satsuma's faction leader, Saigo Takamori, who was the leader of said rebellion, followed a series of rebellions in other parts of Japan such as Hagi, Akizuki and Kumamoto. He had been morally supporting these rebellions, but he never took part in them. Soon, he received
Rapid change is inevitable in pop culture because of the measures society takes into action. Virtually every childhood craze of the past 30 years all starts in Japan. Today its influence is stronger than ever. Japan has a knack for exporting itself and its goods to the rest of the world. Hayao Miyazaki worked endlessly for 28 years with Studio Ghibli writing and creating many intriguing films. The last film “The Wind Rises” was released in the year 2013. The purpose of Hayao Miyazaki Anime films
Imagine moving to Japan when you are seven years old. Growing up in the military I have seen a good portion of the world. Japan though is to date the most memorable. See when you are a kid everything is new and exciting to you, more so when you think you are going to go see things that you only see on television. I am talking ninjas, samurai, and shogun. I was going to see it all. I would find out there was more to the Japanese culture than I knew at the time. It was 1989 I had just turned seven
47 Ronin is a movie that imitates the culture and history of Samurai in Japan, Therefore the movie is related to term the general term of Orientalism and the term Orientalism that Edward Said explained in his book. Works Cited "Orientalism." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2014. Said, Edward. Orientalism. Toronto: Random House of Canada Limited, 1979. Mitford, Algernon Freeman. The Tales Of Japan. London: MacMillan and Co., 1871. 47 Ronin. Dir. Carl Rinsch. Perf. Keanu