Message from dkindig

[Anonymous]

I really enjoyed this morning. I find the Tokugawa period highly interesting. The fact that the social classes were much like the Indian caste system is something I am going to add to both lessons.
The oligarchs being samurais and going from warrior to a desk job is something I didn't know. I find the Meiji Restoration more interesting. The things Japan initiated to compete with Europe and the US was quick and successful, at least until WWII.