Medieval Japan

Honen Shonin Starts The Pure Land Sect Of Buddhism

483

After seeing a sick man, a dead body, and an old man he realized you cant escape sickness, getting old, and death. He started saying how men should live. This was the start of Buddhism.

Buddhism Comes Over From China

538

Buddhism came to Japan. Buddhism was introduced by Korea. It came in the 6th century. Buddhism is the teachings of the Buddha.

Yoro Codes Become Laws

Jan 1, 701

Yoro codes became legal codes in 662.

Capital City Moved To Nara

Jan 1, 710

Nara was the capital in medieval China. They had significant temples. It was the capatil in the 8th century. It was established in 710 and fell in 784.

Kojiki Completed

Jan 1, 712

Kojiki, also known as Furukotofumi, is the oldest chronicle that still exists in Japan. It was written in the early 8th century.

Shomu Becomes Emperor

Jan 1, 724

Shomu's personal name was Obito. He was born in 701.He was born in Yamato, Japan. He died June 21, 756. He was the 45th emperor.

Capital City Moves To Heiankyo

Jan 1, 794

Heiankyo was the capital of Japan for a very long time.

Kukai Established A Monastery On Mt Koya

Jan 1, 804

Koyasan is home of an active monastic center. It was founded by Kukai.

Hogen Incident

Jan 1, 1156

There was a conflict with Taira and Minamoto. They wanted control of the Imperial court.

Taira Defeated Dannoura

Jan 1, 1185

There was a Battle of Dannoura on the Inland Sea in western Japan. This resulted in the loss of the Great Sword.