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Jul 5, 1333
Restoring Power
Emperor Go Daigo defeated the Kamakura shogunate and restored imperial power. Also, he moved the capital to Muromachi. -
Jan 19, 1336
Muromachi Period
Muromachi period started with the creation of Ashikaga shogunate control over the Northern Court. -
Feb 4, 1338
Battle of Shijonawate
The Southern Court lost the Battle of Shijōnawate. -
Aug 5, 1443
Treaty of Gyehae
The Treaty of Gyehae was signed and it resulted in Wokou pirates becoming less and less Japanese. -
Apr 14, 1467
Onin War
The Ōnin War starts and marks the beginning of Sengoku period. Now, there is violence and a struggle with power. -
Nov 22, 1488
Rebellion Against The Samurai
The Kaga Rebellion overthrows the samurai rule and established a theocratic state. -
Sep 30, 1543
Hello Europe
The first Europeans arrived in Japan, opening the Nanban trade period. -
Battle in Korea
Japanese invasions of Korea ended with the Japanese retreating after the Battle of Noryang. (started in 1592) -
Natural Disasters
The Nankai earthquake and tsunami affect Japan. Thousands of people died. -
Natural Disasters
The Sanriku earthquake and tsunami attack Japan. Around 5,000 people died. -
More Attacks From Mother Nature
The Genroku earthquake and tsunami affect Japan. Around 10,000 people died. -
Even More Natural Disasters
The Hōei earthquake and tsunami was followed by the Hōei eruption of Mount Fuji. There were more than 5,000 deaths. -
Japanese Encyclopedia
Wakan Sansai Zue, the first Japanese encyclopaedia, was created. -
New Money System
The currency system and trade rules were changed. -
Natural Disaster
Japan is hit by the Unzen earthquake and a tsunami. Nearly 15,000 people died during this event.