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Jan 1, 1185
Kamakura Period
The Kamakura period marks the beginning of both the Kamakura shogunate and the feudal system in Japan. This period was named after the city where Minamoto set up the headquarters of his military government. Also, the joining of the Samurai and the warrior class was profound during this period. The Kamakura shogunate was established in 1192 AD by its first shogun, Minamoto no Yoritomo. The idea of ritual suicide and zen buddhism was established. The Kamakura Period ended in 1333 AD. -
Period: Jan 1, 1185 to Dec 31, 1333
Kamakura Period
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Jan 1, 1337
Ashikaga Era
The Muromachi/Ashikaga era is broken up into two periods – Nanboku-chō period and the Sengoku period. This period marked the establishment of the Ashikaga/Muromachi shogun – Muromachi bakufu or Ashikaga bakufu. During this period, the Japanese had a sudden interest in Shinto (An indigenous spritual practice to establish a connection between the past and present). Also during this time, there were several wars occurring and many foreign contact and influences were made. -
Period: Jan 1, 1337 to Dec 31, 1573
Ashikaga/Muromachi Era
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Jan 1, 1467
Sengoku Period
The Sengoku period is the second period in the Ashikaga era. This period is known as the Warring State Period as there was constant physical, political and social conflicts occurring during this time. This lead to futher weakening of the central authority – Emperor and it was the job of the daimyo to 'fill the vacuum gap'. Also, many clans grew bigger including the Takeda and Imagawa clans. This lead to an overthrow of the aristocracy which lead to the 'underling conquers the overlord (gekokujō) -
Period: Jan 1, 1467 to Dec 31, 1573
Sengoku Period
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Edo & Tokugawa Era
Edo/Tokugawa Era is when the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate begun which was established in Edo by the Tokugawa leyasu. This era is known to have many policies signed, economic growth and a sudden popularity in art and culture. Also the Edo/Tokugawa era, followed a vital commerical sector which changed many things for society. The Edo/Tokugawa Era is broken up into 1 period – the Bakumatsu period. The Edo period is also known as the 'floating world.' -
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Edo Period
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Tokugawa Period
The Tokugawa Period started after the fall of Edo which lead to the destruction of the military government. After this, many samurais became bureaucrats to continue the peace that have occurred. During this time, a policy of 'national seculsion' was adopted, prevented the Japanese from travelling overseas. This meant that this period meant that Japan has seclused together (looked inwards) -
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Tokugawa Period
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Heian Period
The Heian period was named after the capital city, Heian-kyo (known as the present day Tokyo) and is considered to be one of the highest points in Japanese history due to its unprecedented peace, tranquility and security that this period demonstrates. Also, the Heian period is also famously known as the rise of the samurai class. Together with the Nara period, it is considered as the Classical Japan. -
Asuka Period
The Yamato-Asuka Period was named after the Asuka region located 25km south of Nara. The Asuka period was an important part of Japan's history not only because the Taika was reformed and the religion Buddhism was officially introduced to the people of Japan, but also there were many significant changes that occurred in the art, society and political components of Japan's infastructure. -
Period: to Dec 31, 1185
The Heian Period
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Period: to Dec 31, 710
The Asuka Period
The Yamato-Asuka Period was named after the Asuka region located 25km south of Nara. The Asuka period was an important part of Japan's history not only because the Taika was reformed and the religion Buddhism was officially introduced to the people of Japan, but also there were many significant changes that occurred in the art, society and political components of Japan's infastructure.
