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The first official capital of Japan is based in the city of Nara; the imperial family- led y a series of emperors or empresses- rules over Japan during this time.
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under orders from Emperor Kammu, the capital of Japan moves to the city of Heian- Kyo ( moden day Kyoto). It remains the official capital of Japan for thr next 1000 years.
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the Mongol army launches a second attack on Japan, landing once again on the island of Kyushu. For the second time, a typhoon hits, destroying almost all Mongol ships, and the invasion fails.
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A period of civil war, known as the Warring States period, begins in Japan between rival warlords. It lasts for around 100 years,
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William Adams a sailor and navigator, becomes the first Englishman to visit Japan. He befriends Tokugwa Ieyasu (A future shogun)and later becomes a key adviser to him.
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Timber harvesting has now been reduced by 60 percent, it remains at low levels for the next 30 years allowing Japan's forests to recover.