Feudal Japan

1185–1603 CE

Traditional Japanese temple with tiled roof and wooden architecture, surrounded by visitors and trees.

Feudal Japan is the era of the shogun and samurai, and the beginning of Zen Buddhism

Kamkura Period
Muromachi Period

Kamakura Period

1185–133 CE

Military rule begins in this era of samurai and shoguns

a sculpture of a man who sits cross legged and stares out at us with a tall conical cap
The First Shōgun of Japan, Minamoto no Yoritomo
Amida Buddha with a halo around his head in gold
Amida Buddha (Amitabha Buddha)

Important terms and concepts

Kamakura period

Silk Painting

Amida Buddha

Pure Land Buddhism

Western Paradise

Genshin

Shōgun

Minamoto no Yoritomo

Muromachi Period

1336–1573 CE

Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, Japan, surrounded by lush greenery and a reflective pond.
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) in Kyoto
Illustration of classical and ancient motifs with text 'Coming Soon' on red and green background, featuring head sculptures and a column.
Tea ceremony
Illustration with "Coming Soon" text and classical art elements, including a bust, column, and ancient symbols, set against a blue and green background.
Zen Buddhism
Illustration with "COMING SOON" text, featuring a Greek column, a cat figure, a stylized lion face, and a vase, all on green circle backgrounds against a pink backdrop.
Ryoan-ji
Zen rock garden with raked gravel and large stones, surrounded by a wooden wall and trees in the background.
Dry gardens at Zen Buddhist monasteries
Illustrated museum-themed "Coming Soon" banner with images of classical art, architecture, and artifacts.
Wabi Sabi

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