Feudal Japan-Jack Goyder

Yoritomo appointed Shogun

Jan 1, 1192

Yoritomo was appointed the new Shogun and is now known as Prince yoritomo

First Zen temple

Jan 1, 1195

First Zen temple in Shofukuji, this temple is a major religous landmark for believers in Japan

First Mongol invasion

Jan 1, 1274

the Mongols invaded Japan for the first time today and they also invaded other neighbouring countries

Takangi becomes Shogun

Jan 1, 1336

Takangi becomes the new Shogun and is waiting to serve his Emperor

First Portugese traders arrive

Jan 1, 1542

The first traders arrive this year and next year they will introduce the firearm to the Japanese

Francis Xavier arrives

Jan 1, 1543

Saint Francis Xavier arrives in Japan, and is the first Euro to lead a pilgrimage to Japan

Nobunaga permits Chrtristian missionary

Jan 1, 1568

Nobunga permits Christian missionaries and they will soon be banned as it wasn't a popular decision

Christianity prohibited

Jan 1, 1587

Hideyoshi prohibits all source of Christians and Christianity and banned the Jesuit missionaries

First persucutions of Christians

Jan 1, 1597

As Christianity was banned the Japanese started persucuting all Christians and Christianity

Leyasu ia appoited Shogun

Jan 1, 1614

Leyasu is appointed the new Shogun and Esta

Portuguese banned

Jan 1, 1638

Portuguese traders banned from Japan, and they were warned not to come back

U.S Navy enter Uraga Bay

Jan 1, 1853

Commodore Perry and the U.S navy enter the uncharted waters of Uraga bay