Shogunate Japan

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  • Jōwa Incindent
    Dec 24, 842

    Jōwa Incindent

    A succession dispute between Emperor Montoku and Prince Tsunesada. Montoku took power from Tsunesada which ended 30 years of power.
  • Battle of Dan-no-ura
    Apr 25, 1185

    Battle of Dan-no-ura

    Emperor Minamoto defeated rival family Taira at a battle in the sea.
  • First Shogun Emperor
    May 4, 1192

    First Shogun Emperor

    Minamoto no Yorotimo became the first Emperor of the Kamakura Shogunate era, making him the first Shogun.
  • Kamakura ends
    Dec 24, 1333

    Kamakura ends

    During the siege of Kamakura, Nitta Yoshisada conquered Kamakura resulting in the end of Kamakura.
  • Ashikaga Comes To Power
    Dec 24, 1336

    Ashikaga Comes To Power

    The Ashikaga Shogun era starts. They were samurai orientated.
  • Sliver Pavillon
    Dec 24, 1474

    Sliver Pavillon

    Renamed the Golden pavilion, the building was a Shogun retreat. It still stands today and is a popular tourist attraction
  • Ōnin War
    Dec 24, 1477

    Ōnin War

    The Onin war was a civil war that lasted 10 years and ended in 1477. The cause was because of the debate on who would succeed Ashikaga Yoshimasa.
  • Closed Borders

    Closed Borders

    No people were able to leave or enter Japan. This stopped trade which lead to Japan being far less advanced then the rest of the world.
  • Last Shogun

    Last Shogun

    The last Shogun, Hitosubashi Keiki, was overthrown which ended Shogunate Japan.
  • Capital city change

    Capital city change

    The capital city changed from Nara to Kyoto because the people of Japan believed that the capital city should be where the emperor was.