Feudal Japan

By tdance
  • Jan 1, 1192

    Yoritomo becomes shogun

    Yoritomo becomes shogun
    Yoritomo died in 1199, supposedly after suffering a serious illness. His eldest son Yori'ie succeeded him to become the second Kamakura shogun, and after his assassination Yoritomo's second son Sanetomo became the third Kamakura shogun
  • Jan 1, 1336

    Eurpean arrival in Japan

    Eurpean arrival in Japan
    This period is marked by the departure from tournament-like battles, and a move to massive clashes of clans for the control of Japan.
  • Jan 1, 1543

    Portuguese traders arrival in Japan

    Portuguese traders arrival in Japan
    Blown off course during a storm, Portuguese traders shipwrecked near Tangeshima island off the southern coast of Japan.

  • Japan closes door to the West

    Japan closes door to the West
    China closed its doors to the West because of its false sense of superiority and most importantly, its desire to protect itself.

  • The begginning of the Heiann period

    The begginning of the Heiann period
    Kyoto in 794, This marks the beginning of the Heian period, Japan's "golden age". Chinese influences in calligraphy were not changed in the early period