What is the job of the Japanese shogun?

Answer 1

The Japanese shogun was the supreme military commander. Minamoto Yoritomo won a battle over some fight and took the title of shogun instead of emperor. This gave shogun a completely different meaning because he was the most powerful man in Japan.

Answer 2

The Shogun was a Samurai warlord. He oversaw foreign policy, the military, and feudal patronage. In modern English the term simply means "General."

The first man to assume the role was Minamoto No Yoritomo in the 12th century.

Answer 3

The shogun was the Absolutist Military dictator of japan, operating while hiding behind the figurehead "emperor".

Answer 4

A shogun was the ruler of Japan. He controlled what went on and what happened. The shogun enforced existing laws. He also owned 1/4 of all the agricultural land.

Answer 5

a line of military leaders who ruled Japan under the nominal leadership of the emperor until 1868

Answer 6

The role of the shogun was to keep lead the military.

Answer 7

The Shoguns role was to take of the military

Answer 8

Kill people