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  1. 1192–1333
    Emerging from provincial warrior bands, the samurai of the Kamakura period (1192–1333), with their military skills and deep pride in their stoicism, developed a disciplined culture distinct from the earlier, quiet refinement of the imperial court.

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    Where did the samurai come from?
    Origins of the Samurai The roots of the samurai can be traced back to Japan’s early centuries, during the Heian period (794-1185 AD). At this time, Japan was characterized by a decentralized feudal system with a weak central government.

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    Who is a samurai in Japan?
    Samurai, member of the Japanese warrior caste. The term samurai was originally used to denote the aristocratic warriors, but it came to apply to all the members of the warrior class that rose to power in the 12th century and dominated the Japanese government until the Meiji Restoration in 1868.

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    How did the samurai become a ruling class in Japan?
    The Heian period and the rise of the warrior class, the Genpei War, and the Kamakura shogunate all contributed to the rise of the samurai as the ruling class in Japan. The samurai were a class of warriors who emerged during Japan’s Heian period (794-1185) and continued to exert influence until the Meiji Restoration of 1868.

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    What did samurai do?
    Samurai were a class of highly trained warriors who performed military service in Japan until the 19th century. They were bound by a strict code of conduct known as bushido, which emphasized honor, loyalty, and self-discipline.

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