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When historians say a Daimyo is worth 100,000 Koku what does it really mean?

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What led to the Naginata, which was one of the primary weapons of pre-modern Japanese warriors, to become associated with women?

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Did Japanese Daimyo make use of and employ educated scholars and skilled craftsmen from China?

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Is the popular narrative of the Song Dynasty "Emphasising learning and neglecting military" (重文轻武) actually true? And if so is this what led to their downfall?

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What is the historical consensus regarding Mimana Nihonfu (任那日本府), the 6th century Japanese outpost in Korea?

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It seems Japan during the Nara and Heian periods had legally classified 公奴婢 State-Owned Slaves and 私奴婢 Private Slaves. Do we know how prevalent they were and when and why this system of slavery was abolished?

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How popular were the Chinese Classic Novels such as Journey to the West among the population?

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The Japanese Imperial Court continued appointing Daimyo and nobles to the post of Kokushi (国司) or Provincial Governor long after the position had no real powers. Do we know how they decided what province to sppoint and was there sought after provinces?

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Does the dominance of Han Chinese and their culture in southern China have any relation to the Southern Song?

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Toyotomi Hideyoshi named himself 太閤 (Taikou) and ruled Japan after reting as 関白 (Kanpaku). What do we know about this 太閤 title and has there been anyone other than Hideyoshi with the title?

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When historians say a Daimyo is worth 100,000 Koku what does it really mean?	248
What led to the Naginata, which was one of the primary weapons of pre-modern Japanese warriors, to become associated with women?	92
Did Japanese Daimyo make use of and employ educated scholars and skilled craftsmen from China?	45
Is the popular narrative of the Song Dynasty "Emphasising learning and neglecting military" (重文轻武) actually true? And if so is this what led to their downfall?	31
What is the historical consensus regarding Mimana Nihonfu (任那日本府), the 6th century Japanese outpost in Korea?	23
It seems Japan during the Nara and Heian periods had legally classified 公奴婢 State-Owned Slaves and 私奴婢 Private Slaves. Do we know how prevalent they were and when and why this system of slavery was abolished?	16
How popular were the Chinese Classic Novels such as Journey to the West among the population?	16
The Japanese Imperial Court continued appointing Daimyo and nobles to the post of Kokushi (国司) or Provincial Governor long after the position had no real powers. Do we know how they decided what province to sppoint and was there sought after provinces?	16
Does the dominance of Han Chinese and their culture in southern China have any relation to the Southern Song?	15
Toyotomi Hideyoshi named himself 太閤 (Taikou) and ruled Japan after reting as 関白 (Kanpaku). What do we know about this 太閤 title and has there been anyone other than Hideyoshi with the title?	12