Kuge

Japan in the 10th century was experiencing change and disorder as its relatively new central government sought techniques for a strong and enduring legacy. In this period lived a man named Taira no Masakado. In events which are swirled with mystery and legend, Masakado found himself in direct opposition with the government, even proclaiming the title of the “New Emperor”. His legacy endures to this day and is a fundamental component in contemporary Japanese folklore. Was Masakado a product of his

First, however, understanding the socio-political climate of Heian Japan is important, particularly in how it pertains to the women of the noble class. The Japanese first began to develop a personalized identity, separate from China soon after the Capital was moved from Nara to Heian-kyo, what is now modern day Kyoto, in 794. Prior to this period, the Japanese observed Chinese customs and cultural nuances in all aspects of their life. They traveled back and forth from the island to the continent

The Tokugawa period also called the Edo Period is derived from the name of the ruling family in the period the Tokugawa family. Under this regime Japan saw a long period of peace and order that went on for almost two hundred and fifty years. This was a very incredible achievement taking into account this was an era that was full of upsetting ordeals. The Sengoku Jidai or what is known as the age of a nation at war was the Belligerent states era of Japan where there were many rival daimyos that had

pertaining to the military houses) restricted the daimyos tremendously-from the way they had to repair their castles to requiring their wives and children to stay in Edo. A similar set of laws was placed on court nobles and it was called kinchu narabi ni kuge sho-hatto. Military authorities were in charge of "keeping the court nobles in line" and assured obedience through the punishment of exile in case of non-compliance. This control over the imperial court consequently assigned the emperor with a more

discuss the functions of Ikebana in Modern Japan. History of Ikebana Ikebana is also named “Kado” or “ The way of flowers”. According to Charlotte Anderson (2013, P.74), Ikebana was evolved from Buddhist practice, as the flower offering to Buddha (Kuge). It was affected by the yorishiro of Shinto. And the details of flower offering had been recorded in Kojiki. Kojiki (1982, 6th ed) recorded that the flowers should be placed toward the sky, to show the sincerity and faith. In Edo period, Ikebana has