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Minamoto no Yoritomo had been a military governor named by the emperor of Japan to keep peace. Minamoto no Yoritomo had ruled from 1192-1199.

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Shoguns

The shoguns had been military rulers

Samurai

The Samurai had become more central to Japanese society

Enjoyed many social activities

Anyone who disrespected the Samurai could be killed

The Samurai had restrictions

Could not attend entertainment such as theatre

Were not take part in trade or commerce

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Nobles

Many Nobles had been unhappy with the way Japan’s government

Wanted a change for leadership

Clans Strive For Power

Two clans had fought for almost 30 years

The war had began in the 1150s

They had destroyed land, property, and tore families apart

The Minamoto clan won because of their strong army

The leader of the Minamoto clan had become the most powerful man in japan

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The Emperor

He had been to distracted by his life in court

Daimyo’s decided that they had to protect their own land

Hired Samurai to defend them

Wore light armor and fought with swords

The word Samurai means “To Serve”

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Heian

By the late 1100s, Heian was the great center of Japanese art

Rebels fought the imperial officials

The fighting destroyed the land