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The first major period in Japan History.
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Nihon Shoki ( the chronicles of Japan) first compiled.
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Ancient Japan: Emperors ruled Japan
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In 1160 CE Taira Kiyomiri slays Minamoto Yoritomo
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This period is known for the emergence of the Samurai, the warrior castle and establishment of feudalism in Japan.
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In 1185CE Minamoto Yoritomo establishes the Kamakura bakufu.
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In 1192CE Minamoto Yoritomo gains the title of Shogun.
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Medieval Japan: Shoguns ruled Japan.
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In 1274 CE the mongols try to invade Japan.
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In 1281 CE the monogls try to invade Japan again.
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This period marks the government of the Muromachi.
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In 1336 CE Ashikaga Takauji overthrows the Kamakura bakufu.
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Medieval Japan: Shoguns ruled Japan.
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This would lead to political power.
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One of the interesting things about the film Kagemusha is that is based on a real battle, the Battle of Nagashino in 1575.
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Oda Nobunaga Dies.
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Toyotomi Hideyoshi conquers all of Japan.
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Medieval Japan: Shoguns ruled Japan.
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The Tokugawa period is known for the status system.
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In 1616 CE Tokugawa Leyasu gives the title of Shogun to his son.
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Medieval Japan: Shoguns ruled Japan.
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In 1853 CE Commodore Matthew Perry arrives in Japan.
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In 1868 Ce the Meiji Restoration begins.
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Ancient Japan: Emperor ruled Japan
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Heian was the early name for Kyoto.
