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Jan 1, 1543
The Portuguese Arrive in Japan
In 1543, the Portuguese Missionaries arrived on the island of Tanegashima, being the first Europeans to make contact with Japan.
During the 16th Century the country was influenced by the Portuguese. -
Period: Jan 1, 1543 to
Japan 16th Century to Post WWII
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Jan 1, 1549
St. Francis Xavier arrived in Japan
In 1549, St. Francis Xavier arrived in Japan at Portugal service to promote Christianity in the country. -
Japanese Attack Korea
The two Japanese invasions of Korea took place from 1592 to 1598. Toyotomi Hideyoshi led Japan into the first invasion (1592–1596) with the goal of conquering Joseon Dynasty Korea, and Ming Dynasty China. -
Christianity Banned in Japan
To maintain political stability, Leyasu issued the Christian Expulsion Edict prohibiting all Christian activity among Japanese people. -
Fall of Osaka Castle
In June 1615, the Tokugawa armies rammed though the gates of Osaka Castle and burned it to the ground. -
Death of Ieyasu
After the fall of the Osaka Castle, Ieyasu returned home to Suruga and went on a hawking tour. He then fell ill, and summoned his family to prepare for his death. He then died on the first of June, 1616. -
William Adams Dies
William Adams, the first English man who set foot on Japanese soil, fell ill and died at the age of 56. -
Shogunate Bans Portuguese Ships
After the Shimabara Rebellion, Iemitsu banned Portuguese ships from Japan's shores and expelled all foreigners. -
Start of Japanese Edo Renaissance
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Famine Devastates Japan
the Temme Famine was one of the worst famines of the Edo period. The famine lasted from 1782 to 1787. Mortality estimates range from 200,000 to 900,000 people. -
Official Return of Imperial Power
Emperer Meijing announced the official return of the Imperial power and was declared the dwvine ruler.
-The Japanese Empire began. -
First Sino-Japan War
Japan goes to war against China, and its superior forces. Japan emerges victorius in 9 months. -
Japanese Invasion of Taiwan
29 May- 21 October 1895, was the Japanese invasion of Taiwan. The Japanese fought to take control of their new possession, while the Republican forces fought to resist Japanese occupation.
The fall of Tainan on 21 of October ended organised resistance to Japanese occupation, and inaugurated five decades of Japanese rule in Taiwan. -
Russo- Japanese War
Japan goes to war against Russia. It started because of rival imperial ambitions of both empires over machuria and Korea.
Japanese forces win in 1905 -
Japanese Dominance Over Asia
Japan occupies the Philippines, Dutch East Indies, Burma and Malaysia. -
Japan Regains Independence
Japan claims its independence, but the United States keeps several islands for millitary use.
