What were the samurai paid with in feudal Japan?

During this time, the samurai were forced to live in castle towns, were the only ones allowed to own and carry swords and were paid in rice by their daimyo or feudal lords. Masterless samurai were called ronin and caused minor troubles during the 1600s. read more

Japanese samurai were warriors of the shogun rulers during feudal times. While their origins are unknown, what is known is that they were fearsome in combat and were fast on horseback. In the 8th century, Japan's government sent warriors to subdue barbarians in northern Honshu. read more

Samurai were paid by their feudal lords, the Daimyo, in rice or land. As Japan became more peaceful and the need for warriors decreased, many samurai moved into administrative positions or became tradesmen. read more

The samurai, members of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan, began as provincial warriors before rising to power in the 12th century with the beginning of the country’s first military dictatorship, known as the shogunate. read more