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Emperor Go Daigo defeated the Kamakura shogunate and restored imperial power. Also, he moved the capital to Muromachi.
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Muromachi period started with the creation of Ashikaga shogunate control over the Northern Court.
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The Southern Court lost the Battle of Shijōnawate.
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The Treaty of Gyehae was signed and it resulted in Wokou pirates becoming less and less Japanese.
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The Ōnin War starts and marks the beginning of Sengoku period. Now, there is violence and a struggle with power.
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The Kaga Rebellion overthrows the samurai rule and established a theocratic state.
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The first Europeans arrived in Japan, opening the Nanban trade period.
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Japanese invasions of Korea ended with the Japanese retreating after the Battle of Noryang. (started in 1592)
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The Nankai earthquake and tsunami affect Japan. Thousands of people died.
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The Sanriku earthquake and tsunami attack Japan. Around 5,000 people died.
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The Genroku earthquake and tsunami affect Japan. Around 10,000 people died.
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The Hōei earthquake and tsunami was followed by the Hōei eruption of Mount Fuji. There were more than 5,000 deaths.
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Wakan Sansai Zue, the first Japanese encyclopaedia, was created.
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The currency system and trade rules were changed.
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Japan is hit by the Unzen earthquake and a tsunami. Nearly 15,000 people died during this event.