History of the Shoguns Rule

By Ryan Heibach
  • 1868 BCE

    1868, THE END OF THE SHOGUNS

    The Shoguns are forced to resign and thus ends the shogunate period. (Tokugawa dynasty ends)
  • 1707 BCE

    1707, MT. FUJI

    Mt. Fuji erupts.
  • 1641 BCE

    1641, FOREIGN AFFAIRS

    Iemitsu bans all foreigners from Japan.
  • 1633 BCE

    1633, A NEW SHOGUN

    Iyeasu's son Iemitsu becomes the new Shogun of Japan.
  • 1615 BCE

    1615, TOYOTOMI CLAN

    Iyeasu captures Osaka and then destroys the Toyotomi Clan.
  • 1614 BCE

    1614, CHRISTIANATY BANNED

    Ieyasu bans Christianity from Japan.
  • 1603 BCE

    1603, A NEW SHOGUN

    The Emperor of Japan appoints Ieyasu as the new Shogun.
  • 1603 BCE

    1603, HEREDITARY CLASSES

    The Tokugawa Shogunate divides the subjects into the five hereditary classes, LORDS, SAMURAI, FARMERS, ARTISANS AND MERCHANTS. HEREDITARY; the inheritance of a title, office, or right.
  • 1598 BCE

    1598, THE DEATHO OF HIDEYOSHI

    Toyotomi Hideyoshi dies.
  • 1592 BCE

    1592, ATTACK ON KOREA

    Toyotomi Hideyoshi tries to attack Korea but is stopped by China.
  • 1591 BCE

    1591, REUNIFICATION OF JAPAN

    Toyotomi Hideyoshi reunifies Japan.
  • 1582 BCE

    1582, TOYOTOMI HIDEYOSHI

    Oda Nobunaga is killed by his rivals and loyal General, Toyotomi Hideyoshi then takes over his predecessor's role.
  • 1573 BCE

    1573, MUROMACHI OVERTHROWN

    The Daimyo Oda Nobunaga overthrows the Muromachi and in doing so extends his control over Japan.
  • 1570 BCE

    1570, FIRST JAPANESE JESUITS

    The Archbishopric of Edo is estabilished and the first Japanese Jesuits are introduced. ARCHBISHOP; the chief bishop responsible for a large district.
    JESUIST;a member of the Society of Jesus.
  • 1568 BCE

    1568, Oda Nobunaga

    The Daimyo Oda Nobunaga enters Kyoto and ends the Civil War.
  • 1549 BCE

    1549, FRANCES XAVIER

    The Catholic missionary Frances Xavier reaches Japan.
  • 1542 BCE

    1542, INTRODUCTION TO FIREARMS

    Firearms are introduced to Japan by shipwrecked Portuguese ships.
  • 1467 BCE

    1467, ONIN WAR

    The Civil War (Onin war) erupted in Japan causing it to divide amongst the Fuedal Lords.