Medieval Japan

  • Period: Apr 27, 700 to

    Medieval Japan

  • Jan 1, 710

    The imperial court is established at Nara

    The imperial court is established at Nara
  • Jan 1, 1192

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

    Yoritomo becomes shogun Japan is ruled by a military style government; the Mongols invade Japan.
  • Jan 1, 1333

    Japan is briefly under imperial rule.

    Japan is briefly under imperial rule.
  • Jan 1, 1336

    First contact with Europeans.

    First contact with Europeans.
  • Jan 1, 1543

    Portuguese traders arrive in Japan.

    Portuguese traders arrive in Japan.
  • Jan 1, 1576

    The shogunless period begins.

    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