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The start of the Warring States period
The Warring States period began in 403 BC and ended in 221 BC. It resulted in the establishment of complex bureaucracies and centralized governments as well as a clearly established legal system. -
Period: Jan 1, 1180 to Jan 1, 1185
Minamoto clan seizes power
In 1180-1185, the Minamoto clan seized power in the emporor's name. This lead to the Genpei war between the Tairo and Minamoto clans. The Tairo clan fell and this led to the establishment of Kamakura shogonate under Minamoto Yoritomo in 1192 -
Jan 1, 1268
Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu started his of the Ashikaa shogunate
The Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was the third shogun of the Ashikaga shogunate. He ruled from 1268 until 1394. This resulted in political stability for the Ashikaga shogunate. -
Jan 1, 1274
First Mongol invasion
The mongols from Kublai khan attempted to attack Japan but were stopped by a large kamikaze or typhoon. -
Sep 16, 1281
Second Mongol Invasion
In 1281, the Mongols invaded Japan for the second time. The Japanese were ready and were winning the battle until a typhoon came and drowned out most of the Mongol attackers. -
Jan 1, 1333
Emperor Go-Daigo overthrows the Kamakura government.
Emperor Go-Daigo overthrows the Kamakura government, re-establishing the imperial rule for a short time span. -
Jan 1, 1336
Rivalry between Northern and Southern Emperors Begins
The rivalry between Northern and Southern Emperors Began in 1336 and lasted until 1392 -
Jan 1, 1543
Firearms were brought to Japan
Firearms were brought to Japan in 1543 by people from Portugal. The weapons arrived by using the Nanban trade which was a Southern barbarian trade period. -
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The Tokugawa shogunate ruled Japan
The Tokugawa shogunate ruled Japan -
Goseibai Shikimoku legal code established
The Goseibai Shikimoko llegal codes established definite rules and boundaries that allowed the Kamakura shogunate to act on