The Real Reason the Samurai Disappeared

In this video, we explore the dramatic rise and fall of Japan's legendary samurai class. For centuries, the samurai were the backbone of Japanese society, enforcing the Bushido code with honor and discipline. But with the arrival of Western influence and the Meiji Restoration, the samurai's way of life was challenged like never before. From the abolition of their privileges to the tragic Satsuma Rebellion, discover how rapid modernization led to the end of the samurai era—and how their legacy still shapes Japanese culture today.

[BBWindowCleaning]

Sad. Imagine being loyal to no extent, just for your status to be striped, physically shamed, and spirit spat on. Then when the collective defend themselves, extinction.

[sandrewmukhim]

Thanks for this video I got more information about the story of Japan

[nobelable]

"Their legacy still lives in Japanese culture, symbolising discipline, loyalty, and the spirit of warriors!"

Without the need for the government to pay theirs due such as territory, stipend or respect in court... All that requires sacrifices needs cost to be paid and the Meiji government doesn't want to pay no more.

[cronialpaler]

I wonder if the idea really was, "No, No. We don't want IT gone, we just want THEM gone."

[zalop.]

that's not entirely true there were many samurai who served the other side in the rebellion and there were many samurai families that had heavy influence in the government until ww2

[G.r.e.g.g.l.e.s]

No katana? No problem. Ninja secret society use gardening kunai, ropes, and sickles to be more deadly than Samurai.