Why Samurai Raised Sunflowers and Goldfish #Shorts

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The Edo period (1603~1868), the last era the samurai existed, lasted for more than 250 years and there were hardly any wars during this time.

Such a miracle was possible due to the Tokugawa shogunate’s (samurai administration) many clever political measures. One of the measures was to clearly divide the people by classes (and to force what they can and cannot do) to keep them in their place.

The samurai class was in the highest rank (apart from the peasants, craftsmen, and merchants), but they were actually kept very poor so that they would not gain too much power and possibly start rebellions.

Especially for the low rankers among the samurai class, there was no way for them to make a living but to do side businesses. These are some of the jobs that they would do…

1. Teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic to the commoners
2. Making paper umbrellas
3. Raising crickets
4. Raising goldfish
5. Growing sunflowers
6. Painting Hanafuda (playing) cards

It’s surprising that many craftworks/businesses that seem to have been handed down by craftsmen and merchants have actually been handed down by samurai.

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[ohrats]

I heard that the idea that goldfish can live in a bowl came from a misconception when people from the West visited people in the East. The westerners saw goldfish in small containers, but it was actually just for show before returning the fish to an appropriate pond. Do you know if this is true? Do people in Japan ever keep goldfish in bowls? It’s incredibly common in the US, but unfortunately is a very bad practice for the goldfish. Many people here deny that fact and continue to keep goldfish in bowls, but I believe all the science we know about fish and fish-keeping clearly point towards goldfish needing very large tanks and ponds

[johnphillips]

I love that. They actually made smart and crafty warriors by doing this. Also competition against the merchants and vice-versa creates innovation. Literally making your nobility have another job. That's awesome tbh

[akaridragneel]

Fun fact: This division of classes is very similar as the indian caste system and they both serve similar purposes if not the same. However there are different people at the top and bottom. And different jobs.

[dab_yeetus]

Super intense people are the best teachers of fine gentle skills

[john-lee]

One thing all Japanese and non Japanese ppl should know _the Edo period lasted more than 250 years and is this is the most peaceful period_

[treelicker]

I love your videos! It's difficult to get an inside perspective on a lot of other cultures, and it's very nice of you to break things down that seem simple to you for other cultures to understand and appreciate! Much love from Canada!

[andersonandrighi]

Samurai teaching commoners is something I saw in college. Could you elaborate on how these practices influenced Japan's education system?

[LetsaskShogo]

The Edo period (1603~1868), the last era the samurai existed, lasted for more than 250 years and there were hardly any wars during this time.

Such a miracle was possible due to the Tokugawa shogunate’s (samurai administration) many clever political measures. One of the measures was to clearly divide the people by classes (and to force what they can and cannot do) to keep them in their place.

The samurai class was in the highest rank (apart from the peasants, craftsmen, and merchants), but they were actually kept very poor so that they would not gain too much power and possibly start rebellions.

Especially for the low rankers among the samurai class, there was no way for them to make a living but to do side businesses. These are some of the jobs that they would do…

1. Teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic to the commoners
2. Making paper umbrellas
3. Raising crickets
4. Raising goldfish
5. Growing sunflowers
6. Painting Hanafuda (playing) cards

It’s surprising that many craftworks/businesses that seem to have been handed down by craftsmen and merchants have actually been handed down by samurai.

[EricHorchuck]

"to keep them in their place"... as he smiles.

[GoldfishCorner]

Goldfish is a real symbol reflecting local culture and history. Samurai is the father of Japanese goldfish. They are the earliest goldfish keepers and breeders in Japan

[AdaMstate]

I really respect you style of history lessons. Keep up the fantastic content brother!!!

[demongoddessx]

I really admire you Shogo.. You're an amazing person. Well, both you and your wife are so insanely smart, nice, respectful and driven people. ♥️

[legitimatefbr]

Alternative title: Why did Jetstream Sam raise Sundowner?

[kris_pang]

I can't express how much I love the knowledge I get from your channel. I love history so much!!

[danhaywood]

Very interesting. Speaking of crafts, I used to have an umbrella I bought back from Asia. I cannot recall from where at all. I remember how well it was made, and how amazing and tough yet beautiful it was. They make great lamp shades I think. Neat stuff. I have to begin making crafts to sell again. I have my own inventions and plenty of product line I can create out of similar materials of wood, cord, rope, etc, and simple tools. I don't even really need electricity, but I can do more with it. I actually have electric and an address now though. I need to to to that. I need the money. I can teach, but I doubt I ever will again. I definitely will not work again.

[mikotagayuna]

The samurai became poor to pave the way for us to enjoy cultural treasures such as Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon TCG, Cardfight Vanguard, Weiss Schwarz and Force of Will.

GO BLUE-EYES BUSH WARBLER!

[MinecartWithTNT]

Painted Hanafuda Cards?

So basically, a company like Nintendo got started making Hanafuda Cards... And they were most likely made by a Samurai....

Ok that's awesome to think about

[LetsaskShogo]

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▼Related videos in this channel▼
-[Movie Review] The Realistic Life of a Samurai in the Edo Era and His BUSHIDO ”The Twilight Samurai”
-Why BUSHIDO Is The Root of All Social Problems in Japan
-Nathan Algren and Katsumoto were Actually “Enemies” in War? The History of the Two REAL Last Samurai

▼MY DREAM▼

“To make every Japan lovers’ dream come true, by making Japan a more secure, comfortable, and safer place for everyone to visit, study, and live in”

I will be using the profit I gain from this channel at restaurants, hotels, and cultural facilities in Kyoto to introduce them. The more you watch the videos on this channel, Kyoto and Japan will become a more exciting place, and you can support your own and others’ dreams in the future even more.

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●Membership benefits
-Limited behind-the-scene videos
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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”▼
Please subscribe!!

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.

▼[Listen to the real voices of the Japanese] "Voices from Japan series"▼

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Hello everyone, and thank you for watching my videos!

I’m Shogo, a Kyoto born & Hiroshima raised Japanese, that grew up in Michigan USA for 6 years, and studied Mandarin in Beijing university for a year! I live in Kyoto now, as I train in Iaido(katana), Sado(tea ceremony), and Noh theatre(traditional stage art).

In this channel, you can take a closer look at Japanese traditional culture, tips on 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!

If you enjoyed this video, please hit the LIKE button, and share with your friends and family! My goal is “to achieve 1, 000, 000 subscribers by January 2023”, so your help would mean a lot!

[Idontlikeu]

Hi Shogo!! Thank you so much for teaching me so much a about japan, i wish to live in Kyoto Japan!😊

[darrianweathington]

Random girl: I'm looking for a samurai that smells of sunflowers.
Me a random samurai: so all of us?