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In Japan at the time, even though the emperor had the top rank, that person was just a figurehead. The real and actual ruler was the Shogun, who was also the supreme military commander.
1) Emperor
2) Shogun
3) Daimyo
4) Samurai
5) Ronin
6) Peasants
7) Artisans
8) Merchants

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In 1549, Christian missionaries began arriving in Japan to convert the Japanese to Christianity. This religion was more appealing to them due to the European goods they wanted from the newcomers. At first, Japan's leaders tolerated the success the missionaries were having because their economy benefited from having foreign traders around. However, by 1612, the Shogun feared religious uprisings so he banned Christianity. Over the next few decades, Japan leaders continued to repress this religion, ruthlessly persecuted Christians and killed or drove missionaries out of Japan. New policies were enacted to force all Japanese to accept Buddhism and in time, Christianity was eliminated in Japan.

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Haiku Poem:
Summer
by Olivia Houwman

Warm sun, shines so bright
Always makes people happy
It awakens the soul

Kabuki Mask:

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Three Items That The Portuguese Brought to Japan 

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Three Items That The Portuguese Brought to Japan 

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When shipwrecked Portuguese sailors, along with Portuguese merchants washed up on the shores of southern Japan, they hoped to involve themselves in Japan's trade with China and Southeast Asia. The Portuguese brought clocks, eyeglasses, tobacco, firearms, and other unfamiliar items from Europe. The item that the Portuguese had brought to Japan that made the most impact were the firearms. When the Japanese had purchased these weapons, this forever changed the traditional Japanese warrior and their principle weapon from a sword, to the weapon that will forever make their armed forces much more stronger.

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Three Things I Have Learned About Tokugawa Japan

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Three Things I Have Learned About Tokugawa Japan

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1) The Tokugawa society was very structured. Although the emperor had top rank, much like our president, he was only considered a figurehead. The actual ruler was the Shogun, who was the supreme military commander.
2)  For over 200 years, Japan remained basically closed to Europeans and the Japanese were forbidden to leave to prevent any foreign ideas from being brought into their country.
3)  Japan was a very strong nation  capable of being self-sufficient and free from foreign or European influence to colonize or to establish their presence.

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What The Japanese Had That The Europeans Wanted

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What The Japanese Had That The Europeans Wanted

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The primary thing the Europeans wanted from the Japanese was power and control, that the Japanese had gained throughout the world. They also wanted to involve themselves in Japan's trade with China and Southeast Asia, and they were eager to expand their markets.