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Period: 500 to
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Jan 1, 1192
yoritomo becomes new shogun.
Minamoto no Yoritomo, May 9, 1147 – February 9, 1199) was the founder and the first shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate of Japan. He ruled from 1192 until 1199. Minamoto no Yoritomo was one of the greatest men in Japanese history -
Jan 1, 1543
Portuguese traders reach japan
In 1543 the Portuguese arrived in Japan. Two Portuguese were passengers on a Chinese ship that landed at Tanegashima Island. The Portuguese were keen to trade with the Japanese and they soon returned. Very quickly the Japanese learned to make guns from the Portuguese. The Portuguese also brought tobacco and sweet potatoes to Japan. They also brought clocks. This was the start of the Erupeans arriving in Japan. -
Jan 1, 1543
the European arrival in Feudal Japan.
The year 1543 marked the beginning of a new global consciousness in Japan with the arrival of storm-blown Portuguese merchants on Tanegashima Island in southern Japan. As other Portuguese rapidly followed, Japan soon became aware of a world beyond India. -
Japan closes door to the West.
Japan did not want any more religions or trade so in 1663 the emperor banned all trade with the West.The only people allowed out were allowed to enter Japan were traders that got special permision from the shogun. -
The start of the heian period.
The era from 794 to 1185 is called the Heian period. During this period the arts and learning flourished. About 1000 Ad Lady Murasaki Shikibu wrote the world's first novel The Tale of Genji a story about the life of a prince called Genji.
