Chp 4
We shall establish a
trading route which
allows foreign ships
to go in and out.
Yes, my lord. As
you wish.
Our emperor has
ordered us to build
a harbor for
foreign ships to
come and go. Is
that clear.
Well, lets
get
working.
Here we are crew. We
have arrived at Japan.
Are you ready? Yes we
are. What are we here
for? To convert
Japanese into
Christians. That’s the
spirit.
Done, that’s
exhausting
Let’s go
convert
them!
As farmers we have
very little flat area for
cultivation. Living in
valleys can be a pain
just to grow crops and
make a living.
Plus, it rains a lot. The
north and south are
climatically cool. The
moderate moist climate
gives us a chance to
grow fruits and rice.
I’m worried about my
people being exposed to
Western ideas. I have
already seen Europeans
developing colonies in
areas they explore. I will
ensure Japan’s safety
and soverginity.
Yes sir, I will
personally take care
of closing all ports
but the one in island
of Deshima in the
Nagasaki Bay.
Sir, over 150 000
Japanese people
have been
converted to
Christianity.
Order all
missionaries to
leave immediately.
Anyone who stays
will executed.
Yes Sir.
I’m worried about
Christians, more about the
Christian daimyo would
follow their spiritual leaders
instead of viewing me as
their ultimate authority.
To stop this I will pass by
series of edicts(legal order
to public by an authority).
I am passing on these edicts to ensure Japans
soverginity. Closed Country Edict of 1635:
•Japanese ships strictly forbidden to
travel foreign countries
•Japanese not permitted to go aboard,
and crossers will be persecuted
•Japanese returns from overseas after
residing there will be executed
•Any westerns teach Christianity or
commit crimes, will be behind the bars
•No single trading cities shall be allowed
to purchase all merchandise brought by
foreign ships
•Japanese band Portuguese ships,
anyone ship disobeying will be executed
and ships will be destroyed
•
•Daimyo’s must follow these laws:
No unnecessary contact with
other daimyo
•Report any suspicious activities in
neighbouring domains to Bakufu
•Don’t allow traitors or criminals
to shogun enter your domain
•Only once castle per domain
•Daimyo must provide detailed
maps of landholdings to Bakufu
•Daimyo must support public
building projects
•Daimyo required to spend every
second year in Edo
•All commoners must register at
Buddhist temples
•Marriages of daimyo must
require Bakufu permission
Travel and shipbuilding are
restricted
Yes Sir
That’s no
good.
Sorry to disturb you but, I have some
good and bad news for you. Good
news is that Japan’s economy is
increasing because of the population
increase. Bad news is that the
Samurais have given up the life of
samurai and are pursuing intellectual
pursuits, like poetry. The daimyo’s
have become patrons of arts because
they want to build highly decorated
houses and gardens.
Chp 5
Let’s go
take a look
at our
schools.
Yes sir.
Sir, this
is a
typical
school.
STOP IT! It
hurt’s,
what the
@!*& did I
do?
Class listen up. The emperor will
be visiting our class today. We will
be on top behavior. To show him
our understanding of Japan, you
will read out your notes that was
for homework yesterday. Anyone
who has not completed their
homework or is unable to present
their work will be given
consequences. Understood.
Yes,
Mam.
Welcome your
highness. What
brings you to our
class all the
sudden.
I am here to
observe from
the side what
students know
about the
current Japan
and crisis’s
within Japan.
Class, shall we
begin. Get in
your groups,
and choose two
speakers………
Who wants go
first.?
We will go first. Our
group has been
finding information
on what has been
motivating the
current changes in
Japan’s model of
organization. Here
are the notes we
took:
•What were the motivations for the radical changes in Japan’s
model of organization during the Meiji period?
• Not only motivations are a reason.
• Our leaders know that holding their isolated position would be weaken and
infernally break down.
• Outside influences are a major contributor the change occurring in Japan
•USA
• USA wants to find a possible trading relation, so we can supply them with coal
for their steam powered boats, which would end up benefiting us.
•US government also wants assistance for accidental shipwreck sailors on the
coast, as they are constantly informed by shipwrecked sailors on Japanese
shores of the US
• Europe and China
• Independent traders have been trading with Holland until they lost contact
• The Dutch East India Company then decided to trade with the Asians
• The Dutch are the only people allowed to set foot on Japanese shores,
as well they cannot carry weapons and hide all bibles
• Internal Conflict
•Bakufu and Samurai are having intense debates towards whether Japan
should approve the requests of the US
•Japan is now forced to sign treaties over Russia, Britain, France and the
Netherland; shoguns feel like they have let down their country and feel
humiliated
• Civil unrest in the country reduced support for Bakufu
Good
work .
Kiba your
group is
up next.
That’s
all.
We
didn’t
do it.
Get out of my
class, out. I'll
deal with you
later.
Class copy
down these
notes.
•How did Japan adapt to changes brought on by the transition from feudal to
modern models of organization?
• This time Japan has modernized it self and modernize it ‘s worldview
• Modernizing of Japan
• We are rapidly moving towards industrializing because of the legacy left
by the Tokugawa rule
•The economy under Tokugawa has prospered
• The last shoguns had invited western experts to assist Japan in its
engineering and western technology
• Modernizing of Japan’s Worldview
• Men who have overthrown the Tokugawa Bakufu formed and oligarchy
and were in charge
•Created and are promoting industrialization
• The new young leaders have two key goals:
•Modernize Japan, make the economy grow
•Renegotiate the unequal treaties
• The challenge was to make a competitive in modern world and yet
continue to be Japanese
•How did the change resulting from isolation in the Edo period compare to
changes resulting from adaptation in the Meiji period?
• Edo
• In the Edo period, change resulting from isolation had blocked all access to
the westerns and other societies except Dutch
• The Dutch were the only society who were allowed to step foot on
Japanese ports
• Many of the Japanese intellectuals had given up their duties and had started
to do what they want, but would keep their wants in the social class
• The social systems began to change
• The culture and the cultural aspects of Japan started to revolutionize within the
isolation period into a modernized culture
• Meji
• The change in Japan society resulting from adaptation in the Meji period has
many unique effects on this diverse society
• One of the biggest change is Japan is moving towards industrialization
• The strong political system has begun it’s own revolutionization towards
becoming a competitive country in the modern world but still be Japanese
•What challenges emerged for the Japanese in maintain
traditional culture aspects of their society while
undergoing rapid change?
• A new government was formed. It’s policy was to keep
Japan united and Maintain Japanese traditions, yet make
changes to Japanese government, social systems and,
economy and become a competitive country in the modern
world. The government has sent missionaries to visit major
western countries to gather information that Japan could
use to begin the modernization of Japan.
Then why
didn’t you tell
me before.
Excuse me, the
Emperor had
left classroom a
while ago.
Ahh.……
…
I am the emperor
assistant and he
told me to leave
the following
message: I am
leaving. I was
impressed by the
knowledge of your
students.
Thank
you.
Tnn, Tnnnn
Have a good
day.
Chp 6
Oh yea,,
um….
What are
we doing
today.
Reviewing
for the
final test..
Oh, fine I'll
come.
Class sit
down.
Yes Mam.
Today we are going to
have a pop quiz how on
did rapid change during
the Meji period affect
Japan’s worldview.
Name: Sasuke Uzumaki
Date:2/4/75
Pop Quiz
1) Write short notes on how did modernizing of Japan’s political system reflect a new
world?
• Japan believes it is strong and capable as any other nation- world leader, not a follower.
• The leaders were in favor of developing constitution for Japan:
• Constitution will unify Japan
•
Leaders have agreed on creating a constitution, but are confused on what model should
it follow
• Now it has become a national issue, but the oligarchy have provided more restrictions
How did Japan change it’s economic system?
•
Japan has developed a road system, markets, vibrant merchant class, small businesses,
and some banking institutions are a step to developing a strong foundation for economic
changes
• Leaders believe that Japan still needs more industrialization and understood what needed
to be done
• Japan is restricted by trade agreements it had signed with Western powers
• Japan is not allowed to lower taxes on domestic goods or raise taxes on foreign goods
3) How did Japan change it’s military system to meet political needs?
4) How did Japan’s new worldview change it’s social system?
5) How did Japan’s culture change?
2)
Class, you can have
your break now. Be
back in class in 10
minutes.
Yes, I really needed
that. Wow, this is a
pop quiz and it’s this
hard.
Lets quiz each other.
How did Japan change
it’s military system to
meet political needs?
Japan did that because, to us
the military is part of the
political system. We want a
strong centralized army of
obedient and disciplined
solders would strengthen the
government. We want
colonial power, because
countries with colonies are
highly respected. We also
need a strong military to
ensure we can meet our
political goals. Our army
models follow British Navy
and Germany. Success of the
military changed the
influence and power that it
had with other nations in
area.
Class come
back in ,
break’s over.
If everyone read
through the test
before, you did not
have to the test. It’s
just a review. But we
will go over How
Japan’s culture
changed?
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