What are the similarities and differences of feudal Japan and Western Europe? -

Compare and contrast the development and usage of feudalism in Japan and Western Europe prior to 1500. Please only give me a list, since I would like to do some research myself and not have someone else do it for me. Thanks

Europe: lords/retainers (obligation) serfs manors multiple layers decentralized portion of land proctection Japan: Shogun (Edo) Samurai: military protection amp; profit to shoguns Centralized (Shoguns stay in capital) Food given to samurai in exchange for similar obligation Isolated: lack of trade