History of Early Japan

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  • 250-260 Founding of the Great Shrine of Ise
    250

    250-260 Founding of the Great Shrine of Ise

  • Introduction of Buddhism into Japan
    552

    Introduction of Buddhism into Japan

  • Shotoku builds the Buddhist temple Horyuji
    Jan 1, 607

    Shotoku builds the Buddhist temple Horyuji

  • Kotoku became the emperor of Japan
    Jan 1, 645

    Kotoku became the emperor of Japan

  • The Taira and the Minamoto fought for control of Japan
    Jan 1, 1100

    The Taira and the Minamoto fought for control of Japan

  • Yoritomo was given the title Shogun
    Jan 1, 1192

    Yoritomo was given the title Shogun

  • Civil war erupts in Japan
    Jan 1, 1467

    Civil war erupts in Japan

  • The Heian era - the Capital of Japan moved to Heian-kyo

  • first visit by a Japanese envoy to China