8-Three Warriors and the End of Sengoku

Sengoku Jidai

The period of civil war in Japanese history lasting approximately 150 years, defined by conflict among rival daimyos.

Tokugawa Edo period

A period of peace and stability in Japan from 1600 to 1868, characterized by the rule of the Tokugawa clan.

Onin War

The civil war that marked the beginning of the Sengoku Jidai, leading to widespread conflict and weakening of the Ashikaga shogunate.

Daimyo

Local lords in Japan who held significant power and land during the Sengoku period.

Ikko Ikki

A movement of Jodo Shinshu believers that led uprisings during the Sengoku period, driven by beliefs in attaining paradise after death.

Oda Nobunaga

A powerful daimyo who played a key role in unifying Japan; known for his brutal tactics against Buddhist monasteries.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi

A prominent general who succeeded Oda Nobunaga and completed the unification of Japan; notable for social reforms and military campaigns.

Tokugawa Ieyasu

The founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, who played a crucial role in establishing stability following the Sengoku period.

Wako

Japanese pirates who operated in the seas around Japan, known for their attacks on foreign shipping.

Japan's Isolationism

A policy adopted after the Sengoku period, particularly under the Tokugawa shogunate, restricting foreign influence and trade.

Tai kun

A title meaning 'great lord' used in Japan to navigate diplomatic relations with Korea and China.

Nagasaki Chinese translation office

An establishment that facilitated diplomatic relations between Japan and China by handling paperwork and trade deals.

Christianity in Japan

A religion that grew during the Sengoku period but faced severe restrictions and persecution under the Tokugawa shogunate.

Battleground of Nagashino

A significant battle where the use of firearms led to a turning point in Japanese warfare, changing traditional combat tactics.

26 Martyrs of Japan

A group of Christians executed in Japan during Toyotomi Hideyoshi's rule, exemplifying the tensions between Christianity and Japanese authorities.

Ming Dynasty

The ruling dynasty in China during the Sengoku Jidai and early Edo period, known for its interactions and tensions with Japan.