Samurai

were soldiers who served under a daimyō, or feudal lord, usually in return for land. They were known for their strict codes of honor and loyalty and fought with a variety of weapons from spears, bows, naginata, and swords. The samurai were eventually organized into one of the of Japan, following the conclusion of the Sengoku jidai and the establishment of the. They were the only class allowed to possess weapons and wear them in public. They also maintained the right to execute commoners who disrespected them. They were disbanded as a class in by  and replaced with a modern military force. However, the military class which took their place continued to dominate the Japanese political system until the end of and samurai ethics continue to influence Japanese society today.

List of notable samurai

 * Amari Nobunaga
 * Akitoki Hōjō
 * Satsuki's brother