Rise of the SHOGUNS

By kpanc
  • 710

    The Nara Period

    The capital is located in Nara, a small town close to Kyoto, and a number of large Buddhist temples are built to protect the Emperor. A time of close ties with China. 710-794 ce
  • 794

    The Heian or "Classical" Period

    A time of rapid cultural change strongly influenced by China, led from modern day Kyoto.
  • 1185

    Feudal Period - After Genpai War

    Japan is dominated by powerful military families, and the arts are highly decorated in style.
  • 1333

    Kamakura Period

    In the Kamakura Period, Minamoto no Yoritomo creates the first 'warrior government' or Shogunate in 1193. The Minamoto family rules from Kamakura, coastal town of Japan not to far away from modern-day Tokyo.
  • 1336

    Muromachi Period

    In the Muromachi Period, Ashikaga clan rules as the Shoguns. They move to the capital to Kyoto in the Muromachi district.
  • 1568

    Momoyama Period

    The Momoyama Period (or Azuchi-Momoyama Period) were the final years of the Medieval Period, which ended the 'Warring States' and Medieval periods, when 'three great unifiers' united the country by force under a military government.

  • Tokugawa (Edo) Period

    In the Tokugawa (Edo) Period, Japan is united under the Tokugawa Clan and society is reorganized around 4 classes: Samurai, farmers, craftsmen and merchants. Life centers on Edo (Tokyo), new capital of Japan.