[-AI-3.5]Knowing about Japanese History (12th century - 19th century)

Abstract

日本の歴史について（12世紀から19世紀まで）について話したいと思います。この期間には、多くの政治的変化、文化の発展、戦争などがありました。まず、12世紀の概要を見てみましょう。12世紀には、平安時代から鎌倉時代への移行がありました。源頼朝による幕府の成立や地方官僚制度の確立が行われた時期です。また、金・銀・銅の採掘が進み、鋳造技術も発展しました。しかしながら、鎌倉幕府の成立後、寺社との問題や承久の乱から始まる統治システムの問題など、民衆や武士との関係に関する問題がありました。13世紀には、承久の乱で幕府は大きな打撃を受けました。その結果、財政的な困難に直面し、内戦が激化しました。しかし、鎌倉時代中期には、幕府の政治や経済は再建され、また鎌倉文化の発展も見られました。この時期には、公武関係や新興宗教に対する幕府の姿勢など、様々な問題が議論されていました。以上のように、12世紀から13世紀には多くの問題がありましたが、日本の政治や文化は発展を続けました。次に、鎌倉時代について詳しく見てみましょう！鎌倉時代（12世紀後半から14世紀中頃）について、非常に重要な時代で、連続性と平和を維持するために、この時代に新しい政治システムである幕府が確立されました。鎌倉幕府は源頼朝によって成立し、幕府が支配する武士階級が支援しました。この時期に、内外の貿易が活発となり、貿易や採鉱によって裕福な武士階級が現れました。武士の文化や生活、また建築や美術も発展し、繁栄しました。しかし、税制が不十分で安全保障が不安定だったとされています。この時代の文化と政治の発展は、日本の歴史において重大な転換点となりました。次に、室町時代を見てみましょう。室町時代（14世紀後半から16世紀後半まで）、足利尊氏が北朝の後円墳天皇を南朝の後村上天皇と統合することを開始し、南北朝の合一が始まりました。足利幕府は世襲制を通じて支配を確立しました。この時代は、茶道、能楽、歌舞伎など、洗練された文化の伝統が栄えました。同時に、継続的な内乱と戦争は戦国時代の到来につながりました。商業の発展が和紙の生産技術の発展を促し、高価な紙幣の代替品として人気を呼びました。安土桃山時代（16世紀後半から17世紀初頭）は、豊臣秀吉の出現、文化や芸術の黄金期、キリスト教の到来が特筆されます。秀吉は1573年に織田信長の家臣として仕え、1590年には日本を統一しました。豊臣を名乗り、大阪城を築き、京都から大阪に都を移しました。文化や芸術の黄金期には、茶道、能楽、歌舞伎などが栄え、加賀藩や伏見の木村家などの大名が協力して美しい芸術を創造しました。キリスト教は1549年に宣教師フランシスコ・ザビエルによって最初に紹介されました。しかし、秀吉はキリスト教を疑い、キリスト教の禁止令を発令してキリスト教徒を弾圧しました。江戸時代（17世紀中頃から19世紀初頭）には、徳川家康の治世中、徳川幕府が成立し、日本は安定期に入りました。幕府の政治は徹底的に制御され、方式や髪形の指示など、様々な細かい規則によって人々は制限されました。また、幕府は赤旗船貿易を通じてオランダ、中国、朝鮮などの外国と貿易を行い、エキゾチックな江戸市場が形成されました。商人たちは市場や卸売業者を通じて商品を購入し、繁栄しました。江戸が明治維新まで約260年間日本の首都であったため、その文化の発展も目覚ましかったです。この時期は、浮世絵、歌舞伎、俳句、茶道、和歌などの伝統芸術の誕生と発展が知られており、今日まで愛され続けています。

Table of contents

• Introduction
• Kamakura Period (Late 12th century to mid-14th century)
• Muromachi Period (Late 14th century to late 16th century)
• Azuchi-Momoyama Period (Late 16th century to early 17th century)
• Edo Period (Mid-17th century to early 19th century)
• Conclusion

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Introduction

I would like to talk about the history of Japan (12th to 19th century). The Japanese history covers past events and culture of Japan. During this time, there were many political changes, cultural developments and even wars. Let’s start by looking at an overview of the 12th century.

In the 12th century, there was a transition from the Heian period to the Kamakura period. During this time, the establishment of the shogunate by Minamoto no Yoritomo and the establishment of the local bureaucrat system were carried out. Additionally, mining of gold, silver, and copper advanced and casting technology also developed. However, after the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate, there were problems related to public and military relations such as issues with temples and shrines and problems with the governing system that had started from the Hogen Rebellion.

In the 13th century, the shogunate suffered a major blow in the Jokyu War. Consequently, the shogunate fell into financial difficulties, and domestic wars intensified. However, in the middle of the Kamakura period, the shogunate’s politics and economy were rebuilt, and the development of Kamakura culture was also seen. During this time, various issues such as public and military relations and the shogunate’s attitude towards emerging religions were discussed.

As described above, there were many problems from the 12th to 13th centuries, but Japan’s politics and culture continued to develop. Next, let’s take a closer look at the Kamakura period!

Kamakura Period (second half of the 12th century to the middle of the 14th century)

If you are interested in Japanese history, you may have heard of the Kamakura period. This period was a political era from the late 12th century to the mid-14th century, and is very important in Japanese history. In order to maintain ethnic stability and peace, a new political system called the shogunate was established in this era. The Kamakura shogunate was established by Minamoto no Yoritomo and supported by a controlled warrior class under the shogunate’s control.

During this period, domestic and foreign trade flourished, and a wealthy samurai class emerged through trade and mining. Samurai culture and life, as well as architecture and art, also developed and prospered. However, it is said that the tax system was inadequate and security was unstable.

The cultural and political developments of this era became a major turning point in Japanese history. Next, let’s take a look at the Muromachi period.

The Muromachi period (late 14th century to late 16th century)¶

The unification of the Northern and Southern Courts began in the late 14th century when Ashikaga Takauji unified the Northern Court’s Emperor Go-Daigo with the Southern Court’s Emperor Go-Murakami who had been driven out of Kyoto. The Ashikaga Shogunate established its rule through a hereditary succession system. This era saw the flourishing of sophisticated cultural traditions such as tea ceremonies, Noh theatre, Kabuki, and others. Concurrently, continuous internal conflicts and wars led towards the era of Warring States. Commercial developments spurred advancements in the production of washi paper, which became popular as a substitute for expensive paper currency.

Azuchi-Momoyama Period (Late 16th Century to Early 17th Century)

The Azuchi-Momoyama period (late 16th to early 17th century) was notable for the emergence of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a golden age of culture and the arts, and the arrival of Christianity. Hideyoshi served as a vassal of Oda Nobunaga in 1573 and conquered all of Japan in 1590. He took the family name Toyotomi, built Osaka Castle, and moved the capital from Kyoto to Osaka. During the golden age of culture and the arts, tea ceremony, Noh drama, and Kabuki flourished, and many daimyo, such as the Kaga Clan of Kanazawa and the Kimura family of Fushimi, collaborated to create beautiful art. Christianity was first introduced by missionary Francis Xavier in 1549. However, Hideyoshi doubted Christianity and oppressed Christians by issuing a ban on Christianity.

Edo period (mid-17th century to early 19th century)

During the reign of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the Tokugawa shogunate was established and Japan entered a period of stability. The shogunate’s politics were thoroughly controlled, and people were restricted by various detailed rules such as offering tamagushi (a ceremonial wand) or hairstyle regulations. Additionally, the shogunate engaged in trade with foreign countries such as the Netherlands, China, and Korea through the red-seal ship trade, and this led to the formation of the exotic Edo market. Merchants purchased goods through the market or wholesalers and prospered. As Edo was Japan’s capital for about 260 years until the Meiji Restoration, its cultural development was also remarkable. This period is known for the birth and development of traditional arts such as ukio-e (woodblock prints), kabuki (traditional theatre), haiku (short poem), tea ceremony, and waka poetry, which are still loved to this day.

Conclusion

Japanese history was complex and fascinating. From the era of samurai and shogunate to the golden age of culture and art, Japanese history was rich. Understanding these periods can help us understand Japanese culture and society.