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Period: 709 to 794
The Nara period
Nara is amall town close to Kyoto and large Buddhist temples were built to protect the Emporor -
Period: 793 to 1185
The Heian period
A big cultural; change that was strongly influenced by China -
Period: 1184 to
Feudal period-After Genpai war
Japan is taken over by powerful military families. -
Period: 1185 to 1333
Kamakura period
The first warrior government was created. The minamoto family ruled from Kamakura. -
Period: 1336 to 1572
Muromachi period
The Ashikaga clan ruled as the shogun, they moved the capital of Kyoto in the Muromachi district.