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Shogunate

(SHOH-guh-nate) The government of medieval Japan in which the Shogun, a military and civil regent, served as the actual leader, while the emperor was the symbolic head of the state and religion. There were three shogunates throughout Japanese history - 1) the Kamakura Shogunate (1192–1333), 2) the Ashikaga Shogunate (1336–1573), and 3) the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603–1868).

Governor → Government
Shogun → Shogunate
Caliph → Caliphate
Sultan → Sultanate

by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ July 7, 2011

Tale of Genji

First known novel in Asian, if not world, history.

The Tale of Genji was authored by a female courtier. The tale is about life in the Japanese medieval court.

by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ July 7, 2011

Shiki

Rights attached to parcels of land (shoen) in Japan.

Shiki is pronounced SHEE-kee.

by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ July 7, 2011