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Jan 1, 1185
Minamoto no Yoritomo becomes Shogun
Yoritomo became shogun after battling and winning over the Taira clan. -
Jan 1, 1543
Portugese Traders arrive in Japan
In 1543 Portugese traders arrived in Japan. They brought with them the Musket, a type of gun. These traders were the first Eurapeans in Japan., -
Japan bans contact with Europe
Before this date Japan had restrictions on contact with Europe but in 1639 Contact was completely banned. -
Period: to Jan 1, 1185
Heian Period
