The feudal japan is quite famous because of the perfect mix of mythology and reality that that certain time period brought to people. Feudal Japan is a period where the power rested on daimyos (large regional families) and shoguns (warlords) during the 12th to 19th century. It was separated into periods, depending on the reigning family of the shogun.
- Samurais and Ninjas – While the abilities of these two highly popular classes of people are over hyped in fictional stories, no they cannot fly, or do amazing super human feats, the fact that they were truly players in these period of japan makes them good topics. A writer can try to explain the truths regarding their role in the formation of the history of Japan.
- Fiction inspired by this period – The writer could also focus on the numerous fiction works that were based upon these period of Japan. From books, novels (the Asian Saga made by James Clavell come to mind), to anime programs (Rurouni Kenshin) and movies (Last Samurai), this period was a launching pad for those kind of media. The term paper writer could try and see how plausible these fictional events were. The writer could also go back and see what inspired these works.
- The famous battles – As the name implies, feudal Japan period is filled with feuds and battles between the various feudal lords. The writer can focus on these battles by discussing how they came to be, how victory was achieved, or perhaps even discuss the famous leaders who took part in the battle.
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Debbie C. Frink is a car accident lawyer and a self-admitted Japanophile, or a lover of all things Japanese. Her fascination with Japan started when she first read a story by the author Haruki Murakami for her literature class. Now, a part of the teaching staff at a university in California, she makes it a part of her curriculum to require students to write a term paper about Asian novels.
