SAMURAI

BUSHI

• They were the warriors of premodern Japan
• Ruling military class
• Highest social caste of the Edo Period

WEAPONS

• Bow and Arrow
• Spear
• Gun
• Sword

HISTORY

• Hired by landowners for protection
• Clans formed
• Samurai ruled for 700 years
• Constant war over those years
• Reunited Late1600's

EVEN MORE HISTORY

• Ninjas appearance in wars
• Many movies are based on this time

TODAY'S SAMURAI

• Castle tours
• Themed theme parks
• Parades
• Districts/mansions
• Museums