Life of the Samurai

By Henno2003
  • Period: Jan 1, 1185 to Jan 1, 1333

    Kamakura Period

  • Minamoto Yoritomo Gains Power
    Jan 1, 1192

    Minamoto Yoritomo Gains Power

    Minamoto Yoritomo took power in 1192 and established a military government giving more power to the shoguns, training more samurai.
  • First Mongol Invasion of Japan
    Mar 29, 1274

    First Mongol Invasion of Japan

    The Mongols, led by Kublai Kahn, launched their first attempt of invading Japan in 1274 but a Typhoon destroyed all their ships and killed many of their men
  • Second Mongol Invasion of Japan
    Jan 1, 1281

    Second Mongol Invasion of Japan

    In 1281, the Mongols again tried to invade Japan. This time with a larger force but another Typhoon hit and destroyed their fleet again
  • Period: Jan 1, 1333 to Jan 1, 1337

    Imperial Rule Reinstated

    Emperor Go-Daigo seized power from the Kamakura shogunate and returned Imperial rule for 4 years
  • Period: Jan 1, 1337 to Jan 1, 1573

    Muromachi Period

  • Period: Jan 1, 1400 to Jan 1, 1500

    Civil War

    During the 1400's to the 1500's there was a huge civil war taking place, pitting state against state. The samurai were heavily involved in this combat
  • Period: Mar 1, 1500 to

    Edo Period

    The Edo period was a time of peace for Japan, with the country being united under one leader and the need for Samurai dramatically decreasing. During this time many Samurai took up other positions such as: Teaching, Administrative Positions, Polititians or artists.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1573 to

    Azuchi-Momoyama Period

  • Period: to

    Tokugawa Period

  • Feudal System and Samurai Ablolished

    Feudal System and Samurai Ablolished

    In 1868 the Feudal system was abolished and Imperial rule was reinstated