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Period: 710 to 794
The Nara Period
The capital is located in Nara a small town, close to Kyoto. Many large Buddhist temples to protect the Emperor. During that time the were close with China. -
Period: 794 to 1185
The Heian or "Classical" Period
A time of rapid cultural change strongly influenced by China, led from modern-day Kyoto -
Period: 1185 to 1333
Feudal Period - After Genpai War
In the Kamakura Period, Minamoto no Yoritomo creates the first 'Warrior government' or shogunate in 1193. The Minamoto family from Kamakura, a costal town of Japan not far from modern-day Tokyo. -
Period: 1336 to 1573
Muromachi Period
In Muromachi Period, the Ashikaga clan rules as the shoguns. They move the capital to Kyoto in the Muromachi district. -
Period: 1568 to
Momoyama Period
The Momoyama Period (or Azuchi Momoyama Period) were the final years of the medieval period which ended the 'Waring States'. -
Period: to
Tokugawa (Edo) Period
In Tokugawa (Edo), Japan is united under Tokugawa clan and society around four classes: samurai, famers, caftsmen merchants. Life centers on Edo (Tokyo), the new capital of Japan.