Today we caught a little glimpse of the Feudal period and the life of Samurai by watching the trailer from a famous movie, Yojimba (1961) The link is here Yojimba Trailer (1961).  We noted that Japanese Samurai are depicted heroically in Japanese culture much like the cowboys of the West in the United States.

The groups finished up their summaries and posted them to the blog.  You were then asked to give your information into four succinct sentences 1. Who 2. When 3. What happened and 4. So What?  Many of you found the so what to be the most difficult, but you got it! Good Work!

We got to enjoy some brief summary presentations.  It was great to see the collaborative group work. Working in groups is hard work especially keeping everyone focused on the job that has to get done.

I have asked you to read the handout a brief history of Japan and highlight as you read the comparisons between feudal Europe and feudal Japan.