What groups in Japan was like lords in Europe?

In Japan, the equivalent of European lords were the daimyo, who were powerful feudal lords governing large estates and commanding samurai warriors. During the Edo period, these daimyo held significant political and military power, similar to the role of lords in medieval Europe. They were responsible for the administration of their domains and maintained a degree of autonomy under the shogunate, akin to the feudal system in Europe where lords held sway over their vassals.