life of a Samurai during the Edo Period (1603-1868)

  • 794

    Heian period

    (modern day-Kyoto). it remains the official capital of Japan for the next 1000 years
    (794-1185)
  • 1148

    Life of Minamoto no Yoritomo

    clan leader of the Minamoto and first shogun of Japan. 1147 - 1199
  • 1192

    The Kamakura

    The Kamakura Shogunate rules Japan. 1192 - 1333
  • 1333

    The Kemmu

    The Kemmu Restoration when the Japanese emperor Go-Daigo uses rebel warlords to oust the Kamakura Shogunate. 1333 - 1336
  • 1460

    Ginkakuji Temple

    Ginkakuji Temple (Silver Pavilion) is built in Heiankyo (Kytoto) Japan by Ashikaga Yoshimasa. 1460 - 1483
  • 1467

    The Onin War

    The Onin War between rival warlords rages in Japan. 1467 - 1477