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Japan Under the Shoguns

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  • Period: 1185 to 1338

    Kamakura Period

    A period of Japanese history that marks the Kamakura Shogunate, known for the emergence of the samurai and the establishment of feudalism of Japan. The time period came to an end when a new clan (the Ashikaga) took over as shoguns of Japan.
  • Zen buddhism introduced
    1200

    Zen buddhism introduced

  • 1265

    First Mongol invasion

  • 1281

    Second Mongol Invasion

  • Period: 1338 to

    Ashikaga (Muromachi) Period

    Division of Japanese history which marks the governance of Muromachi or Ashikaga. Zen-inspired art flourished in this golden age. Great cultural growth particularly under the influence Zen Buddhism.
  • 1543

    First Portuguese traders

  • Kabuki Theatre

    Kabuki Theatre

    Traditional Japanese dance drama.
  • Period: to

    Tokugawa (Edo) Period

    Under the shogunate Tokugawa and is the final period of traditional Japan and reached the country's 300 regional daimyo. This period saw an increase in urbanisation and economic growth.

  • Himeji Castle finished construction

  • Closing of ports to foreign ships

    During this event, Japan closed of their society from Western influences.

  • Russian requested to access to Japan but was denied.

  • Treaty with USA

    Restoring Japan's sovereignty as a nation.