The Samurai, Members of a Powerful Military Caste in Feudal Japan, Began as Provincial Warriors Before Rising to Power in the 12Th Century with the Beginning...
The samurai, members of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan, began as provincial warriors before rising to power in the 12th century with the beginning of the country's first military dictatorship, known as the shogunate.
Do any samurai exist today?
The samurai warriors do not exist today. However, the cultural legacy of the samurai exists today. The descendants of the samurai families also exist today. It is illegal to carry swords and arms in Japan.
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