The Ruthless Power Struggles Between Brothers and Sisters in Japan | History of Japan 93

History of Japan 93: Medieval Japanese children were deathly afraid of their parents. Why?
The Women Problem: • Why Parents Kept Kicki...
0:00 The Absolute Power of Parents
3:59 How Siblings Fought
8:05 No More Inheritance For Everyone
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[@Linfamy]

How hard would you fight to take land from your sister? I promise not to take your land if you sign up on Patreon: www.patreon.com/Linfamy

[@pyeitme508]

Sweet home Alabama 😂

[@ajlilianmenashe559]

Not at all. My 1/2 sibs were never worth the effort. Welcome back!

[@MrKIMBO345]

Legally, that is hard if inheritance is based on the wish of the parents.

[@gyllenspetzfamily7993]

Great job! Very informative

[@annikahoffmann5220]

Nothing in Germany Same time untill now the Land would be parted inbetween the siblings includeing all Profit or debts.

[@Linfamy]

What are you doing with my land, stepbro?

[@francis-ip8ub]

XD puase

[@francis-ip8ub]

Plowing the field, gotta find use with this ho

[@mirasyal4259]

Taking it.

[@DiscoChixify]

🤣

[@nobody8328]

You know the old saying "where there's a will, there's a relative"

[@hugom2418]

Every time you upload it's like gaining a new piece of land from your siblings after a familial dispute over who gets dad's rice paddy. Always a delight

[@Linfamy]

😂

[@bensoncheung2801]

222nd 👍

[@BlueberryFundip]

I wonder how many "accidental deaths" resulted in siblings settling out of court....

[@Seruvius]

Ah yes, death; the most effective debuff.

[@Terrkas0]

@@Seruvius Some say it is so effective, it is live altering.

[@bensoncheung2801]

143rd 👍

[@MizzMDN11]

Imagine the shame you'd bring your family by only achieving a 98% on a math test 😞😞

[@Linfamy]

A terrible child

[@thineevee7345]

what a disgusting disappointment

[@MizzMDN11]

@@Linfamy Indeed 😞

[@b1ngnx33]

OMG!!!! Only 98%!!!! SCANDAL!!!

[@maxthepaladin2147]

Shmefur dispray

[@JadedWarlock]

First born: Why did Father pass over me? Executor of the Will: Says here that the reason was a "skill issue".

[@MatheusSouza-sx4ie]

Git gud

[@afrinaut3094]

It’s cool to know that traditional Japanese women could own their own lands, even with some of the other rules being unfair.

[@emilybarclay8831]

The fact that it was and still is common in japan for families to adopt their daughter’s fiancé to make him the head of the household is so funny to me. It’s literally the ‘what are you doing step-bro’ but worse

[@kurudo6432]

uh-oh onii-chan.... I'm stuck in a familiar dispute... w-what are you doing?? s-stop...

[@dohavename6775]

And, like, the reverse doesn't give you same feeling? Women going over into husband's families?

[@renlevy411]

@@dohavename6775 Well most wife has never been adopted by the family of their husband because of land dispute.

[@dannylo5875]

I want to see a Japanese family feud in action for some reason now (Savage sarcasm)

[@GeorgeMonet]

An adopted son wouldn't be a step brother.

[@PhantomRaider100]

I can understand why the whole bastard thing was not a big deal. I learned through The Shogunate, that after Takeda Shingen died, one his bastards, and I think his only bastard, Katsuyori, was made the lord of the clan. Only because his two older brothers, one that died trying to overthrow Shingen and the other born blind, could only result in Katsuyori being the only son that could take the reigns of power.

[@nm7358]

Katsuyori wasn't a bastard but the son of the surviving Suwa princess, who was one of Shingen's concubine. Katsuyori wasn't the chosen successor because he was already head of the Suwa Clan, and the Takeda retainers settled for his grandson as head of the Takeda Clan.

[@PhantomRaider100]

@@nm7358 Wouldn't the whole concubine thing technically make Katsuyori a bastard? Or am I mistaken?

[@introspectiver1787]

@@PhantomRaider100 No, a concubine's offspring were still legal, just technically lesser in status compared to children of the main wife.

[@PhantomRaider100]

@@introspectiver1787 Ah ok, I see. So just a lesser offspring, got it.

[@introspectiver1787]

@@PhantomRaider100 Pretty much, yeah.

[@bitonline8196]

Your animation keeps getting better and better and your voice is very soothing mixed with the jokes literally the best videos

[@Libbathegreat]

At the beginning, I thought the "sole survivor" would turn out to have murdered the rest of his family. So do we know who did (maybe the uncle)? Also, who decided these legal cases? Priests? The Shogun? Did they have full-time judges or was it like manorial courts in Medieval England? Did regular people have attorneys? I'd love an overview of how justice systems worked in the different eras of Japan's history. If anyone could make such a review interesting and entertaining, it would be you!

[@lainiwakura1776]

If you pay attention, he does quickly mention the shogunate court during the part where he mentions the original inheritors dying and their kids fighting for the land on their behalf.

[@Libbathegreat]

@@lainiwakura1776 Yes I caught the reference to the shogunate court, my questions are more specific: how does that and other court systems function? What sort of officials within the various courts decide cases? How are they argued etc. As I said I think this is a subject worth expanding on in a separate video.

[@lyndsaybrown8471]

Clearly a case for Phoenix Wright!

[@lucasstewart6701]

@@Libbathegreat There was an entire Bakufu court system and while it could decided any number of cases it primarily settled inheritance disputes as Japan became *relatively more peaceful. The court consisted of multiple judges who would hear testimony from both sides and could even conduct investigative queries (such as visiting the lands), document analysis (to check for forgery and the like), etc. Then after the trial they would decide among themselves the verdict / punishment. However, they would always present it as a unanimous decision so as to preserve the seeming impartiality of the Court.

[@Oscarandu]

The fact that you can make interesting a dispute of land between siblings is a flex of skill, the cherry on top is the geographic and period _why is Bobunaga teabagging his brothers?_ IDK, lets marry our daughter to adquire power in the shogunate, ok

[@bigfootpart4therevengeancing]

I think that back in the days before grocery stores and logistics supplying food, medicine, clothing and building supplies, to have land often meant the difference between getting by or starving to death/dying of sickness/dying of exposure. Up until the 19th century, and even into the 20th, arguably the majority of the world lived a hand-to-mouth existence. To deny someone land, or access to land through the good graces of another family member, may have often come with the implicit wish of death.

[@honey3762]

I'm learning Japanese! Part of my interest in the culture comes from you retelling old stories and show casing figures in history! thank you for that

[@Linfamy]

Good luck with your Japanese learning! :)

[@bensoncheung2801]

Sixty nine thumbs

[@luislozano6073]

Nothing sparks more joy than some fight over land.

[@thineevee7345]

hardcore monopoly for the whole family

[@herman1francis]

- Akira, can you hand me the salt. Had me in tears

[@cro-magnoncarol4017]

The saying "Blood is thicker than water" is BS, I've seen family screwing each other over for their own selfish gain ALL the time...

[@boiicrazy01]

I was getting so concerned when I saw how close to a month we got with no video from you but you sensed it and posted this video a day later lmao

[@Linfamy]

Haha sorry been having issues lately, trying to get back to a normal schedule though!

[@LaCaptainYo]

these videos are so cleverly written😂

[@VersieKilgannon]

"Locked your face into one expression" And then you use a picture of Jaehaerys Starkgaryen 😂

[@littlepsycopopmaryith8618]

How my family did it for "Who is taking over the family business as the head?" question was simply test each child in the arts... Leadership, Talent, Negotiation Skills, and also when to "Fold the deal" as in expecting defeat if necessary. We learned a lot of different skills, and its not only my parents decision but also my grandparents decision. If they cant agree on it then they have to redo everything all over again, for me I was the lucky one. Cause my twin brother doesnt want to do it, and my older stepbrother is too old but also can not keep the books out of red in the bank account. My other siblings are still too young, so it lands on my shoulders cause I can complete EVERYTHING ON THEIR LIST. 🤦‍♀️ yay me... but they have a rule for women taking the Head House that they have to wait when they are 36, and then they can take the Head House if there is no other siblings/family members that can fill that spot. It's a bit easier but we still have problems of people trying to make trouble within family gatherings, if it's not my grandma or my mom stepping up to take care of it. I normally step up before my grandpa and dad steps in..... 😅 they always said to me that "it's the call of leadership, and THAT'S what we are looking for.... NEVER stray your mindset." X.x

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Your art is getting better!

[@khamilleannlinsag41]

Finally! A new upload 🎉

[@mbgal7758]

Damn, I need some land so my kids will do what I say.

[@Linfamy]

Good strategy

[@iglybo]

very interesting, great video!

[@ZealPropht]

So happy for this! Thanks for another fun and informative video!

[@Linfamy]

Glad you like :)

[@cammyshill3099]

Will the History of Japan series continue? It's been a while since the last video of that series.

[@yesthatmousyiris4887]

I just finished watching a Reddit video about disrespectful things that happen at funerals. I seen stories about family members fighting over who gets the house or car or jewelry.

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[@Lucious410]

That was great. Thanks 😊

[@Linfamy]

Glad you like :)

[@Divorceja]

"Could you pass me the salt?" "Can ya pass me the RICE PADDY?!" 😤 Reasons to feel better about your zero inheritance future.

[@myanimeroom9350]

"Can you hand me the rice patty??" That made me roll in laughter.

[@aldrinmilespartosa1578]

Ohhh land squabbles, humans second favorite past times.

[@jamillereynales3105]

Really love your contents! It's very humorous and educational at the same time got me hooked on Shintoism , I'm looking forward actually to buying the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, thanks to you, I'm really interested now in Japanese religion and culture 💕 I hope you can make content on God of calamity, Magatsuhi no kami , I think he's a really interesting God 😊

[@b1ngnx33]

BEST WRITING EVER!!! LAUGHED AND LAUGHED!!!!

[@thepunadude]

BOSS, BEEN A WHILE .. NOW YOUR ON TO SOMETHIN!

[@moulanasama6443]

Well listening about land feuds so much I wanna know about Japanese Court system in Medieval Era.

[@Big_Dai]

@9:02 This was final nail in the coffin.. I'm subscribing.

[@Linfamy]

😁👍

[@christineannclerino4008]

It is very informative of your videos I learned from you and during the WWII and after the end of the war there are half japanese in the PH in some parts in the island and it was so controversial that it had similar in Brazil granted of their Citizenship in Japan which is taking too long with their government. And when they can accept it or not it is to be expected. They are already old and I studied a tricky of demographics in our country.

[@skellybones271]

The start of this vid really makes me want to see him animate an urban legend or creepy myth from japan

[@jacobshore5115]

You know, I think a similar thing happened with the Holy Roman Empire in Europe around the same time. (Or maybe it wouldn’t be like that there until the 1500s or 1600s.)

[@nightchicken283]

long before that, atleast since 700AD ... Fecking hate equal partition. Inheritance became smaller all the time

[@jacobshore5115]

@@nightchicken283 wasn’t it still going on around that time around the 1500s?

[@ariohandoyo5973]

I don't understand about that but good to listen as japan lover.❤🇯🇵

[@m.a.9571]

This is why I switch to absolute primogeniture in CK3.

[@aquicha8168]

I just have bastards and legitimise the best one until I unlock primogeniture.

[@Jobe-13]

Where I’m from this is kinda relatable.

[@asharkhan8175]

Please make a series of videos about sengoku jidai war

[@Dartkitten]

Hi youve probably already made a video on this but can you explain what a shogun is? What the diffrence between shogun and emperor?

[@echognomecal6742]

Most of this... Same. Not much different today for any family that has anything coveted by more than one potential inheritor.

[@ghostshrimp1]

have you ever played the game Okami? I think you should do a video about it and the myths in it

[@Luckyjem27]

Linfamy! Do one about the alcohol spirit from Supernatural 7.18 ...Shojo? I cant spell😅

[@Phantom86d]

I wish to remind everyone of two powerful words when it comes to land disputes... PROPERTY TAX!! Those that can pay it will win in the end.

[@gehrigstory6674]

That thumbnail be like: No, children! A house divided by itself cannot stand, you know? Remember what Elmo said about sharing? STOP! You're tearing the house apart!

[@herobrinesblog]

the inheritance system is reminding me of charlemagne and medieval europe. So you all know how charlemagne made this massive empire from germany to france and netherlands to northern italy right? Well all was swell until one of his descendants decided to have 3 kids and split the inheritance with all 3. Obviously this led to the creation of 3 seperate kingdoms, west, middle and east francia. As you can imagine, war immediatly tore middle francia apart and the other 2 kingdoms eventually became our france and germany (we all know how this ends). Learning from the carolignian empire, european monarchs started to name one main inheritor, who'd inherit the whole kingdom, and then the rest of the kids would get roles in the brothers govt.

[@hannahfayed.alegre2711]

i noticed how.. bobunaga is almost always used... its like a trade mark now.

[@1290Li]

I am seeing the videos coming out by the evenings instead by late mornings.

[@Linfamy]

🤔

[@Sleepy_cherry]

“Politely shit-talking their kids” Oh G o d

[@jeffwolcott7815]

Just like siblings today, 'It's miiiiiine!'

[@hulagu3068]

In the west Bastards were not stigmatized only if the mother was of low status like William the conqueror was a bastard that became duke than a king.

[@brianboru2762]

Specifically his mother was the daughter of a leatherworker. The Line of William the Conquerer actually had a lot of heirs being born from mistresses and flings.

[@MrKIMBO345]

Some things never change.

[@ironwolf5802]

And chances would hopefully be you only had to deal with your parents for less than your siblings, plus if your parents were fighting over lands with their siblings you could get some pointers for later.

[@ClearlyPixelated]

I would play a Medieval Japan version of Monopoly.

[@Linfamy]

Me too :)

[@takayanagi-senseissurprise2104]

07:01 Lol 😂

[@samwill7259]

Did family bonds just not exist back in the day? I know ideas of family loyalty and filial piety and all that jazz, if anything it seemed like people needed to be MANDATED into looking out for family. What the sweet hell? if anything, families stick way too close together these days!

[@hemidas]

Not when the family property is involved.

[@tesso.6193]

this stuff happens all the time today so no reason to be surprised

[@rinokumera5907]

3:50 that sounds messed up..

[@HageshiiNeko]

The blonde girl from Dakimura is Centorea from Monster Musume, if anyone wanted to know

[@user-cd4bx6uq1y]

Literally no idea why I thought this specifically would probably be an ok video

[@wazzup233]

This is far from the story that we hear on how the siblings love each other on animes & mangas.

[@Haru-nee]

7:14 Same for adopted ones?

[@JohnDoe-ds8um]

So the land scheme as follows, Cognatic Gavelkind, Agnatic-Cognatic Gavelkind then finally Agnatic-Cognatic Primogeniture (with right to heir designation)

[@benchan6488]

For inheritance battle simulation- see crusader kings series 😂

[@Mikeztarp]

That's why I'm never getting married. I'm afraid of losing my body pillows and boobtastic mouse pads in the divorce.

[@Linfamy]

The courts always favor women in body pillow custody fights

[@archbishopmactasty76]

Linfimy posted, fucking poggers

[@otternase3562]

Why does the beginning of the story immediately make me think of Sasuke Uchiha? 🤔

[@tatsu6855]

So does that mean that I can't be heir of my family? No rice paddy? I scored 98% in my last math test :(

[@Linfamy]

Nope, you're screwed. You get a body pillow though.

[@tatsu6855]

@@Linfamy That covered up pretty much lol.. Body pillow>>>rice paddy

[@nanucit]

Next video: Linfamy singing "Let it go"

[@bokonoo77]

Reminds me of Sassanian law that gave more inheritance to the first born regardless of sex. But it’s probably aimed to increase the sibling marriages.

[@msmockturtle4921]

Is it my phone or is the audio gone?

[@Embassy_of_Jupiter]

6:18 As long as the paper doesn't decompose and you let the trees grow back, you actually take some carbon out of the atmosphere. Because the carbon of the tree is stored in the paper and growing trees suck up more carbon. Soooo... yay for petty legal battles between sibling in Japan, thanks for saving the planet.

[@HavianEla]

“Lock up their peepees than lose their balls to their brothers.” CANNOTBREATHEFUCKINGHELLTHATWASHILARIOUS!

[@a-noir]

I can't believe it, I still live in the Kamakura period, where I come from they still fight and "kill" over inheritance, and cast women aside of course

[@Tia-Marie]

When my dad dies, my older brother will go missing in a deep well

[@Linfamy]

O.o

[@WildBillCox13]

Five laughs in spite of myself. Nice.

[@Linfamy]

:D

[@bushy9780]

This video made me think twice about the bureaucracy bloat in our government. Even though it is still too extreme for my liking, I suppose too little is much worse.

[@GeneralCalculus]

Too little bureacry leads to things like Crisis of the Third Century. (At least I remember reading that being argued as one of the reasons)

[@emmatolentino9746]

Do the mythical creatures of the Philippines

[@erickgomez7775]

The good old days happened also in japan

[@idraote]

Japan, Europe, the Americas... Wherever money and power are involved, only details change.

[@Mint_P_Cane]

This still happens you just dont have a inheritance smh.

[@FranzDiaz2009]

Da frick man why you late? Atleast it looks nice

[@wetalkaboutbruno7919]

:0 I'm early!!!!!

[@Linfamy]

Hi early, I'm linfamy

[@wetalkaboutbruno7919]

Dad jokes, but your not a father (I think).

[@Yogurt_Boy]

Woahh

[@Linfamy]

Woww

[@darkshadow7005]

Woah

[@Linfamy]

Wow

[@rgreed20081]

Sometimes the oldest son would chose to become a Buddhist monk.

[@strategicgamingwithaacorns2874]

This is why Primogeniture was codified into law in the west.

[@brendaluv2017]

So the got screwed over land dispute and inheritance greed. They could all make up a bunch of rule that would be hard anybody to inherit anything.

[@lyndsaybrown8471]

Ah, but a clever woman can trade those body pillows for land.

[@hyschara]

"and had his other hand down his children's kimono" "having your dad's hand on your bum" ..... i'm not sure if you meant it that way but yikes 😂

[@loj2252]

why?

[@greekyogurt9997]

Hi

[@Linfamy]

Howdy