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Jan 1, 1192
yoritomo becomes a shogun
Minamoto no Yoritomo was the first shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate of Japan. He ruled from 1192 until 1199. -
Jan 1, 1336
Europeans arrived in japan
Spanish and Portuguese made their appearance in the archipelago. -
Jan 1, 1543
portugese traders arrive in japan
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Japan closes the door to the west
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the begining of the herian period
The Herian period is apart Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height. The Heian period can also be considered the peak of the Japanese imperial court.