WHI-Chap15-Heian Japan
Heian Japan(794-1185 CE)
Political Structure
Although Japanese emperors held supreme political authority, they only served as ceremonial figureheads. The real power lay in the hands of the Fujiwara family - an aristocratic clan that controlled all political dealings through the emperor.
Because the publicly recognized figurehead has always been separate from the actual rulers, the imperial family has lasted a long time in Heian Japan.
This topic may relate to What characteristics make Heian Japan unique?
Culture
The culture is a mix of traditional Japanese ways and the Chinese influence. Literature was written in Chinese and resembled Chinese works as well. Formal education was in Chinese and the officials conducted all their dealings and records in Chinese [1]. Many Chinese characters merged with the Japanese syllabic writing into symbols called Kanji [1]
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