European feudal societies were primarily determined by a rigid hierarchy based on land ownership, where kings granted land to nobles in exchange for military service, while peasants worked the land in return for protection. In contrast, Japanese feudal society was characterized by a system of samurai loyalty to daimyos (feudal lords), with the shogun at the top, emphasizing honor, martial skills, and clan loyalty. Both societies were marked by a strong emphasis on land as a source of power and social status, though the cultural and philosophical underpinnings differed significantly.
The top of Japanese feudal society was occupied by the Emperor, who was considered the highest authority and the symbolic leader of the country. However, during the feudal period, real power was held by the shogun, a military dictator who controlled the government and ruled on behalf of the Emperor.
The Courts
The shogun had the overall most power. However, the Daimyo's (Lord's) who were 260 strong were just below him. After that the samurai's came in. Think of it as the Shogun is the president, and the Daimyo's are the governors of the states.
they lost power to the feudal noblility.
The top of Japanese feudal society was occupied by the Emperor, who was considered the highest authority and the symbolic leader of the country. However, during the feudal period, real power was held by the shogun, a military dictator who controlled the government and ruled on behalf of the Emperor.
The Courts
The shogun had the overall most power. However, the Daimyo's (Lord's) who were 260 strong were just below him. After that the samurai's came in. Think of it as the Shogun is the president, and the Daimyo's are the governors of the states.
The feudal system was not fair as it concentrated power and wealth in the hands of the nobility while peasants had very few rights and opportunities for social mobility. Status was largely determined by birth and there was limited room for individuals to improve their social standing through their own efforts.
Not a lot.
"How and why did the feudal kings in England share their power?"
they lost power to the feudal noblility.
Merchants and the common people.
Merchants and the common people.
Shogun
It eliminated the feudal system in Europe. Which gave increased power to the king.
Medieval emperors had no power, because it was taken away by the shogun. However, they were still considered the highest in the feudal structure because he was considered a God. Without the Emperor there, people would not follow the shogun!