Medieval Japan Matthew B

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  • Introduction of Buddhism to Medieval Japan
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    Introduction of Buddhism to Medieval Japan

    buddhism came to japan through many monks travelling from china and other asian countrys.
  • Yorimoto Becomes Shogun
    Jan 1, 1192

    Yorimoto Becomes Shogun

    yoritomo becomes shogun; japan is ruled by a military government, the Mongols invade japan.
  • Japan is Briefly Under Imperial Rule
    Jan 1, 1336

    Japan is Briefly Under Imperial Rule

  • First Contact With Europeans
    Jan 1, 1336

    First Contact With Europeans

    The first European contact with Japan In 1542 was when Portuguese sailors arrived on an island south of Kyushu.
  • Portuguese Traders Arrive in Japan
    Jan 1, 1543

    Portuguese Traders Arrive in Japan

    In 1543 Portuguese traders arrived in Japan starting the first contacts with the outside world and started a trade route.
  • Introduction of Christianity in Medieval Japan
    Jan 1, 1549

    Introduction of Christianity in Medieval Japan

    christianity originated when jesus, the son of god preached about the goodness of what god could offer, he prayed and taught but he was crucified.it was inroduced when Francis Xavier preached in japan in 1549.
  • The Shogunless Period Starts
    Jan 1, 1576

    The Shogunless Period Starts

  • Japan Closes Door To The West

    Japan Closes Door To The West

    The main reason japan closed its door to the west was the intrduction of christianity by Francis Xavier, the shoguns were convinced it was a plot to soften them up.
  • The Heian Period Begins

    The Heian Period Begins

    the Heian period begins-a time of cultural and artistic development