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- Samurai were the armed supporters of wealthy landowners. Samurai means those who serve.Warrior is bushi from which bushido is derived this word lacks connotations of service to a master. Also,the establishment of kamakura shogunate shifted all real political power in japan to samurai. Zen Buddhism was introduced into japan from china around this time, held a great appeal for many samurai was a simple ritual with a belief that salvation would come.
- During Kamakura the sword had great significance in samurai culture. It was a man honor to reside in his sword, and the craftsmanship of swords.
- During Kamakura the sword had great significance in samurai culture. It was a man honor to reside in his sword, and the craftsmanship of swords.