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The Shogun Timeline

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  • 710

    Nara Period

    Nara Period
    The first official capital of Japan is located in Nara.
  • 794

    Heian Period

    Heian Period
    The emperor moved capital of japan to the city of Heian- Kyo (Modern day Kyoto).
  • 1184

    Kamakura Period

    The minamoto clan seizes power from emperor, Minamoto then becomes Shogun and establishes his own capital. The shoguns then ruled japan for the next 700 years.