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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. -
1200
Zen buddhism introduced
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1265
First Mongol invasion
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1281
Second Mongol Invasion
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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
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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
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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.
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Treaty with USA
Restoring Japan's sovereignty as a nation.