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feudal japan by henry da best

  • yoritomo becomes shogun
    Jan 1, 1192

    yoritomo becomes shogun

    1192 Minamoto Yoritomo is appointed Shogun,
  • portuguese traiders
    Jan 1, 1542

    portuguese traiders

    1542 the first Portuguese traders arrive
  • european arrival in japan
    May 25, 1542

    european arrival in japan

  • japan closes door to the west.

    japan closes door to the west.

    1638 Portuguese traders banned from Japan.
  • heian period

    heian period

    The Heian period, stated from 795 to 1192