History of Early Japan

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  • 250

    250-260 Founding of the Great Shrine of Ise

    250-260 Founding of the Great Shrine of Ise
  • 552

    Introduction of Buddhism into Japan

    Introduction of Buddhism into Japan
  • Jan 1, 607

    Shotoku builds the Buddhist temple Horyuji

    Shotoku builds the Buddhist temple Horyuji
  • Jan 1, 645

    Kotoku became the emperor of Japan

    Kotoku became the emperor of Japan
  • Jan 1, 1100

    The Taira and the Minamoto fought for control of Japan

    The Taira and the Minamoto fought for control of Japan
  • Jan 1, 1192

    Yoritomo was given the title Shogun

    Yoritomo was given the title Shogun
  • Jan 1, 1467

    Civil war erupts in Japan

    Civil war erupts in Japan

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

  • first visit by a Japanese envoy to China