Feudal Japan
By Natalie Day
Emporer
He was on the top and was the overall ruler. He had a small amount of real power though.
Diamyo
Very rich, landowners that did not pay taxes to the government. They had their own private armies to guard their land. Always trying to gain more land and increase power
Shogun
Supreme commander of the army. In charge of military and often considered actual ruler of Japan.
Samuri
They were trained warriors that protected the daimyo in exchange for a piece of land.
Peasants
They did work for the lords and got protection in return.
Merchants
They are on the bottom only because they don't work on land or protect people and that is what they believe in!