3 Reasons Why the Shogun Didn't Defeat the Emperor

Published 2021-05-20
If you have studied about Japanese history before, I’m sure you've learned that Japan has been ruled by the Imperial Family and also the “shogun.”
The shogun was the samurai leader of Japan that ruled for more than 700 years.

...But how could two authorities exist in history at the same time?
What was the relationship between the Imperial family and the shogun?
Why didn’t one just defeat the other in order to become the one and only leader?

So today, as a Japanese man that has been studying Japanese history for more than 10 years, I will explain about the history of the Imperial Court and the shogunate (the shogun’s government), and also take a closer look at their relationship throughout history.

This video will be perfect for those who are studying about Japanese history and culture, to have a clearer image on how Japan came to be how it is today.

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All Comments (21)
  • @LetsaskShogo
    This was a topic that I wanted to cover for a looooong time! I hope you found it interesting to learn about😊 I been studying more about the history and religion of Japan recently, so I hope you can look forward to these topics coming up soon! ・ In this channel, you can take a closer look at Japanese traditional culture, tips upon traveling to Kyoto, and social problems in Japan. So learners and lovers of Japanese language and culture, be sure to subscribe to enjoy more content! Please check out the description box for more videos recommended for you! ▼Join our Membership▼ youtube.com/channel/UCn7DCb9ttrcw9h3vh9dfnVw/join ●Membership benefits -Limited behind-the-scene videos youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOn7DCb9ttrcw9h3vh9dfn… -Weekly live stream -Priority reply to comments Every single yen we earn from this membership, we will be donating to groups of people who are fighting to solve social problems in Japan, the Japanese schools where foreign students can study, or use it to spread the works of people working with traditional culture in Japan to preserve the arts they are doing. ▼Sub channel “Shogo’s Podcast”▼ www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAe1VayWxp5NLO4Net78DA The perfect channel to learn about Japanese culture and history in your spare time, during your walk to school or work, and when you are cooking or doing house chores. Not only will I be covering the topics in this main channel, but also some topics that you will only be able to enjoy in the sub-channel, like answering questions I receive, and my opinions towards some of the comments. ▼Instagram▼ www.instagram.com/lets_ask_shogo/ *Please ask me questions through the DM here!(⚠️I do not use e-mail) Thank you again very much for watching
  • Alternative Title: Why did the Shogunate let Emperor dress like an Emperor, and have nice things?
  • @voidmain2453
    I learn more about Japan's history from this channel than anywhere else
  • @TheSentinel86
    I love finding out about Japan's history and Culture, an your videos are always very informative and entertaining. One day I will get to visit Kyoto & Tokyo ^_^
  • @Duda286
    I'm learning more Japanese history here than with any other history videos ありがとうございます。
  • @Tomorer
    In England there was a similar thing in the feudal era, with Kingmakers being unofficially lords who were more powerful than the kings. Today in the modern era umbrella corporations also wield greater power than governments. Interesting dynamics, huh?
  • @reeze1895
    Shogo is such a cool dude man. So humble and knowledgeable, but stands firm on his principles, traditions and beliefs. Not sure if you will see this new comment on this old video, but I (and I’m pretty sure many many others as well) are super grateful for your passion and willingness to teach us the very broad and intricate details and nuances about Japan. Keep striving brother. You have something really really awesome going. Much love, all the way from Sacramento California USA. Peace ☮️
  • That was a great video! There's plenty of Japan-related content on YouTube, but most of it is aimed at otaku, potential tourists or guys who want to pick up Japanese women. I'm glad to have found a channel that discusses other aspects of Japanese culture in such an insightful and intelligent manner. Good luck with getting your first million subscribers!
  • @BallyBoy95
    This video essay was so well-done. You are a great speaker. Look forward to bingeing through more of your great work. :)
  • @Ni999
    Finally, an overall picture that explains the relationships clearly. Thank you!
  • @manjitahzan9577
    Thank you for the video. I've been wondering about this topic for a long time and finally I've got my answers.
  • @Kelleo38
    This video is awesome and easy to understand Japanese History!! Thank you for summarizing these difficult concepts!!
  • @yuzo5630
    unrelated to the content (great as usual), but I really appreciate your consistency in wearing kimono! let's make kimono-wearing normal again! :)
  • Brilliant video, succinct + well informed. Well explained + extremely broad. Really appreciate this one, amazing!!
  • @alexvsss
    When the Portuguese got to Japan, they compared the Emperor and the Shogun to the King and the Pope.
  • @kogotokLenok
    I'm so happy I found this channel! So much interesting information! Thank you!
  • @e50013
    Awesome video, I took a world history class in uni and they touched on japanese history only briefly, glad I found this channel because I wanted to learn more
  • @chaithao9579
    Amazing, I’ve always been curious about Asian’s history. It’s great that many people know about their country’s history. Sadly not all Asian are that fortunate about the knowledge of their tribe or race history. I’m from a small Asian tribe that was enslaved by the Ming dynasty’s empire a long time ago. My ancestors had to fled to Laos 🇱🇦 from slavery then migrated to Thailand during WW2. To this day many of us still don’t know about our true roots and which area we were originally from. We are one of the Asian bloodline that does not have a country and have spread across the globe after WW2. But I love your videos! Keep it up 👍
  • @hayashihikari
    Wow!! Thank you so much for this video! Now I can finally understand better the actual role of samurai and how they started. :D The way you present the historical facts is super detailed and easy to understand!
  • @siggrafikitrela
    Thank you for this amazing video!!!! Every time I tried to study some basic things about Japan's history it seemed soooooo chaotic and I ended up without understand anything!!! I accidentally found your video and it is so to-the-point that I finally understood what's happening 😊🥳 Thank you again, you do such a great job!!!!