Shogunate Japan - Yr 8

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  • Jan 1, 794

    Kyoto Becomes Capital

    Kyoto Becomes Capital
    Heian-kyo (also known as Kyoto) became capital of Japan. “Kyoto is a city located in the central part of the island of Honshu, Japan.” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyoto) References:
    Heian-Kyo: The Golden Age Of Kyoto | History Today. Historytoday.com. N.p., 2017. Web. 1 May 2017. "Kyoto". En.wikipedia.org. N.p., 2017. Web. 1 May 2017.
  • Jan 1, 1192

    First Shogun of Japan

    First Shogun of Japan
    “The Kamakura shogunate was a Japanese feudal military government that ruled from 1185 to 1333.” (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamakura_shogunate) Shoguns were the head of the government. The first three shoguns were members of the Minamoto clan and the next two were members of the Fujiwara clan. References:
    Art, Author:. "Kamakura And Nanbokucho Periods (1185–1392) | Essay Heilbrunn Timeline Of Art History The Metropolitan Museum Of Art". The Met’s Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. N.p.
  • Jan 1, 1274

    Mongols Attempt Invasion

    Mongols Attempt Invasion
    In 1274, the Mongols attempted an invasion on Japan. The Yuan fleet consisted of roughly 23,000 soldiers in 300 large vessels and 400-500 smaller craft. In the end, the Mongols were defeated. In 1281, the Mongols sent two separate forces, with a combined total of 140,000 troops on 4400 ships. However, they were defeated once again. Reference:
    "Mongol Invasions Of Japan". En.wikipedia.org. N.p., 2017. Web. 1 May 2017.
  • Jan 1, 1467

    Onin War

    Onin War
    The Onin war was a civil war that lasted 10 years between 1467 and 1477. This happened during the Muromachi period in Japan, it was caused from a dispute between Hosokawa Katsumoto and Yamana Sōze References:
    "Onin War | JAPAN THIS!". Japanthis.com. N.p., 2017. Web. 1 May 2017. "Onin War | Summary". Encyclopedia Britannica. N.p., 2017. Web. 1 May 2017.

  • Tokugawa Leyasu Named Shogun

    Tokugawa Leyasu Named Shogun
    On March 24 Tokugawa Ieyasu was named shogun at age 60., Leyasu established Edo, (also known as Tokyo) shogunate. Later on in the same year, Tokugawa leyasu divided Japan into classes of important, such as: lords, samurais, farmers etc. References:
    "Tokugawa Ieyasu | Shogun Of Japan". Encyclopedia Britannica. N.p., 2017. Web. 1 May 2017. "Shoguns - History - Explore Japan - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan". Web-japan.org. N.p., 2017. Web. 1 May 2017.

  • Japan Bans Christianity

    Japan Bans Christianity
    On January 27, 1614, Ieyasu signed the second Christian Expulsion Edict which banned Christianity, expelled all Christians and foreigners, and banned Christians from practicing their religion. References:
    "Tokugawa Shogunate Completely Banned Christianity In Japan". Helen Ang. N.p., 2017. Web. 1 May 2017.

  • Japan Restricts Coming In To and Departing Japan

    Japan Restricts Coming In To and Departing Japan
    In 1635, Japan had severe restrictions on foreigners coming in and leaving Japan, also known was a ‘closed country’. Even Japanese people were restricted from leaving the country without special permission. References:
    "Sakoku". En.wikipedia.org. N.p., 2017. Web. 1 May 2017. "Japan Time Line Chronological Timetable Of Events - Worldatlas.Com". Worldatlas.com. N.p., 2017. Web. 1 May 2017.

  • Japan Allows Chinese and Dutch People Into Japan

    Japan Allows Chinese and Dutch People Into Japan
    In 1641, Japan allowed the Chinese and Dutch people into the country, despite the fact that 6 years prior they restricted all entry and departure from Japan. However, all other countries/continents were still restricted from entering and leaving Japan. References:
    "Japan Time Line Chronological Timetable Of Events - Worldatlas.Com". Worldatlas.com. N.p., 2017. Web. 1 May 2017.

  • Japan and America Enter Trade

    Japan and America Enter Trade
    “On July 8, 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry of the United States Navy, commanding a squadron of two steamers and two sailing vessels, sailed into Tôkyô harbor aboard the frigate Susquehanna.” (http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/special/japan_1750_perry.htm) On behalf of the Unites States, Perry forced Japan to enter trade with the U.S and demanded a treaty permitting trade. References:
    "Milestones: 1830–1860 - Office Of The Historian". History.state.gov. N.p., 2017. Web. 1 May 2017.

  • Japan and America Sign A Treaty of Peace

    Japan and America Sign A Treaty of Peace
    March 31, 1854, Japan and the U.S (America) signed a “Treaty of Peace and Amity” This was the first treaty between the United States of America and Japan. The treaty was also known as the Kanagawa Treaty. References:
    Japan, Treaty. "Treaty Of Kanagawa Signed With Japan - Mar 31, 1854 - HISTORY.Com". HISTORY.com. N.p., 2017. Web. 1 May 2017.

  • A Treaty Between Russia and Japan Was Signed

    A Treaty Between Russia and Japan Was Signed
    On February 7 the first treaty between the Russian Empire and Japanese Empire was signed. “Following shortly after the Convention of Kanagawa signed between Japan and the United States.” (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Shimoda)

  • The Last Shogun

    The Last Shogun
    In 1867, Japan ended its isolationist foreign policy. The last Shogun emperor was named Hitosubashi Keiki and was overthrown. Which ended Japan’s 675 year shogunate time. References:
    "Tokugawa Period | Japanese History". Encyclopedia Britannica. N.p., 2017. Web. 1 May 2017.