The Japanese isles had up until around the middle 15th century been ruled by several clans, each ruled by a powerful lord or a daimyo. The desire of each clan was to attain the position of Shogun of Japan. The Emperor and the Shogun was Japan's highest power and its communication with the outside world. Though, it is important to remember that even then, the Emperor was merely a head of state, while the Shogun attained the real power.
To become Shogun, a daimyo had to attain significant influence in Japan, both among the current Emperor, but also other clans on the isles. For centuries, this contrast had been relatively peaceful, but by the middle 15th century, open war between the clans began. The period would be a significant struggle between the clans of Oda and Tokugawa.
The Sengoku period lasted till around 1600, where the Tokugawa clan finally won the wars and unified Japan and securing the Emperor's status to actual significance. The name Sengoku comes from China which reflects a similar period before Chinese unification, but it is also called the Warring States period.
@ woot: now that you mention it, they ARE all wearing high-heels of some sort.
@Svip: If you check the bottom picture, the wiki article I gave has several examples of "high-heeled" geta, but I don't know if a high-heel aficionado would consider those a turn-on.
@Svip: Ah, fair enough. Though I must say though I'm sure they're good, they always seem to mimic. That being said, I'm still enjoyin' M&B:W by 'em. Dat mods.
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To become Shogun, a daimyo had to attain significant influence in Japan, both among the current Emperor, but also other clans on the isles. For centuries, this contrast had been relatively peaceful, but by the middle 15th century, open war between the clans began. The period would be a significant struggle between the clans of Oda and Tokugawa.
The Sengoku period lasted till around 1600, where the Tokugawa clan finally won the wars and unified Japan and securing the Emperor's status to actual significance. The name Sengoku comes from China which reflects a similar period before Chinese unification, but it is also called the Warring States period.