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Japan inherited from China and Korea the concept of a centralised government. At that time each district had its own rulers. The key figure in beginning the adoption of a centralised system was Prince Shotoku (574–622 CE). His ambassadors brought back ideas from China about how the Chinese government operated. In 604, Shotoku produced a list of guidelines with a particular emphasis on another concept from China — the Confucian ideal of harmony.- Jacaranda Plus
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In 794 a new emperor established a capital at Kyoto. Kyoto was better placed for communications and supplies. It had access to the north-east across Lake Biwa, and to the south-east by the Yodo River, which entered the inland sea near modern day Osaka. The old name for the city was Heian-kyo, which translated as ‘Capital of Peace and Ease’ and this gives the name Heian to the culture of the period.- Jacaranda Plus
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Was the Japanese feudal military government of their period. Experienced financial problems and decreasing loyalty from lords. -
They were the Japanese feudal military government during their period. It is said that they did not have a large home domain. -
Considered to be the last period of traditional Japan. There was a rise of a new merchant class and an increase in urbanilisation. -
A political event that restored imperial rule to Japan.