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The first historical mention of Japan
The first historical mention of Japan is in a
Chinese account -
Period: 401 to 500
Yamato Clan
the Yamato Clan came to control
much of southern Japan through other clan chiefs
pledging their loyalty -
Period: 601 to 700
Yamato clan chiefs
Yamato clan chiefs came to be
known as emperors -
794
Kyoto
In 794, the emperor moved the capital to Heian-Kyo, which later became Kyoto. Kyoto remained the emperor’s capital until 1869. -
Period: 794 to
Japan Under Shoguns rule
Between AD 794 and AD 1867, Japan was controlled by series of warlords (military leaders) known as shoguns -
Period: 1101 to 1200
Shoguns
the country was governed elsewhere by the shoguns from the 12th century onwards -
The modern constitution