Shogunate Japan Timeline

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  • Period: 710 to 794

    Nara

    Reign of Empress Gemmei in Japan
    The Japanese capital is moved from Fujiwara-Kyo to Nara
    The Buddhist Kofukuji temple is established at Nara
  • Period: 794 to 1185

    Heian

    Emperor Kanmu moves the capital to Nagaoka-kyo
    The Buddhist monk Saicho introduces the Tendai school
    Monk introduces a Shingon school
  • Period: 1192 to 1333

    Kamakura

    The Genpei War in Japan between the Taira and Minamoto clans.
    Emperor Go-Toba reigns in Japan
    Battle of Dannoura where the Minamoto defeat the rival Taira
  • Period: 1336 to 1573

    Muromachi

    Nitta Yoshisada attacks and destroys Kamakura
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    Tokugawa

    250 years of peace and prosperity in Japan
    rise of a new merchant class and increasing urbanization