Medieval Japan

By lily smith
  • Period: Apr 27, 700 to

    Medieval Japan

  • The imperial court is established at Nara
    Jan 1, 710

    The imperial court is established at Nara

  • Yoritomo becomes shogun Japan is ruled by a military style government; the Mongols invade Japan.
    Jan 1, 1192

    Yoritomo becomes shogun Japan is ruled by a military style government; the Mongols invade Japan.

  • Japan is briefly under imperial rule.
    Jan 1, 1333

    Japan is briefly under imperial rule.

  • First contact with Europeans.
    Jan 1, 1336

    First contact with Europeans.

  • Portuguese traders arrive in Japan.
    Jan 1, 1543

    Portuguese traders arrive in Japan.

  • The shogunless period begins.
    Jan 1, 1576

    The shogunless period begins.

  • Japan closes its door to the West; Military rule

    Japan closes its door to the West; Military rule

  • The Heian period begins a time of cultural and artistic

    The Heian period begins a time of cultural and artistic