Shimoda, residence given to Americans
Shimonosekij French, Dutch and Americans fired upon, attack; peace with China concluded at, (1895)
Shimosa, Taira Masakado's revolt in; Taira Tadatsune's
Shimpo-to, Progressist party, organized (1881)
Shin, Buddhist sect (1224); Hongwan-ji feud with Enryaku-ji; internal quarrels; revolt of 1488, Ikko-ikki; oppose Nobunaga; interdicted in Shimazu
Shinano, Yemishi in; revolt of Minamoto (Kiso) no Yoshinaka in;
Takeda and Uesugi in; silk growing
Genji, branch of Minamoto family
Shingen see Takeda Shingen
Shingon, "True Word," Buddhist sect founded by Kukai; Heijo and
Shinnyo devoted to; esoteric character
Shingu, Kii province, tomb of Hsu Fuh; naval base of Southern army