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History of Japan, sourced from Wikipedia's "Timeline of Japanese history".
Chronological Storyline (250 Milestones)
300 BCE
Asia
The mass migration of groups from the Asian continent to the Japanese archipelago marked the transition to the Yayoi period. Japanese society transitioned to a settled agricultural economy. Yayoi immigrants were integrated with the indigenous population, resulting in a synthesis of new cultural influences and existing practices. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (3rd century BC):
Asia (orthographic projection) without New Guinea By Koyos + Ssolbergj - This file was derived from: Asia (orthographic projection).svg, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=143453802
14 CE
Jōmon period
The first settlers of the Japanese archipelago, known as the Jōmon people, arrived. They had a diverse socioeconomic structure consisting of hunter-gatherers and early agriculturalists. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Paleolithic period):
Bayaka people in the Dzanga Sangha Ndoki reserve. Central African Republic rainforest By JMGRACIA100 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52373514
30 CE
Aira Caldera
The supercolossal eruption of the Aira Caldera in Kagoshima deposited a 35 cm (14 in) layer of tephra across Kyushu and southern Honshu, with an additional 10 cm (3.9 in) falling on the Kantō Plain. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Paleolithic period):
Sakurajima volcano and Aira Caldera from space. Original Caption Released with Image: The active volcano Sakura-Jima on the island of Kyushu, Japan is shown in the center of this radar image. The volcano occupies the peninsula in the center of Kagoshima Bay, which was formed by the explosion and collapse of an ancient predecessor of today's volcano. The volcano has been in near continuous eruption since 1955. Its explosions of ash and gas are closely monitored by local authorities due to the proximity of the city of Kagoshima across a narrow strait from the volcano's center, shown below and to the left of the central peninsula in this image. City residents have grown accustomed to clearing ash deposits from sidewalks, cars and buildings following Sakura-jima's eruptions. The volcano is one of 15 identified by scientists as potentially hazardous to local populations, as part of the international "Decade Volcano" program. The image was acquired by the Spaceborne Imaging Radar-C/X-Band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SIR-C/X-SAR) onboard the space shuttle Endeavour on October 9, 1994. SIR-C/X-SAR, a joint mission of the German, Italian and the United States space agencies, is part of NASA's Mission to Planet Earth. The image is centered at 31.6 degrees North latitude and 130.6 degrees East longitude. North is toward the upper left. The area shown measures 37.5 kilometers by 46.5 kilometers (23.3 miles by 28.8 miles). The colors in the image are assigned to different frequencies and polarizations of the radar as follows: red is L-band vertically transmitted, vertically received; green is the average of L-band vertically transmitted, vertically received and C-band vertically transmitted, vertically received; blue is C-band vertically transmitted, vertically received. By NASA/JPL-Caltech - en:File:Sakura-jima from space.jpg, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1282225
57 CE
Emperor Guangwu of Han
Emperor Guangwu of Han issued the King of Na gold seal to the coalition of Japanese states in northern Kyushu led by the state of Nakoku. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (1st century):
Emperor Guangwu of Han By Yan Li-pen - Taken from http://hi.baidu.com/%CB%CE%BE%FC%D2%C5%C3%F1/album/%D1%D6%C1%A2%B1%BE%20%C0%FA%B4%FA%B5%DB%CD%F5%CD%BC%BE%ED. Original collection can be viewed at Museum of Fine Arts., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2233718
90 CE
Aso Caldera
The supercolossal eruption of the Aso Caldera ejected approximately 1,000 cubic kilometers (240 cu mi) of tephra, which covered the majority of the Japanese archipelago. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Paleolithic period):
Aso Volcano & Caldera in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. This file updated by 30m Mesh. By Batholith - Topographic data: NASA's SRTM-1 30m Mesh (ver.3 2014) Rendering software: KASHMIR 3D, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22579331
180 CE
Civil War of Wa
The Civil War of Wa ends, bringing shamaness-queen Himiko to power in the Yamatai clan somewhere in either Northern Kyushu or Central Honshu. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (2nd century):
A postcard made in the Russian Empire, early 20th century. Its French caption means "An Altai shaman (sorcerer)". It can be found at a Tomsk museum. The ethnographer Hoppál identifies the shamaness to be either an Altai-Kizhi or a Khakas, unable to be more precise based on this image alone.[1] The ethnographic photo on which this postcards was based had been taken by ethnographer S. I. Borisov in 1908.[2]. Note that the standing woman is holding a shaman's drum, not a gong. By Sergei Ivanovich Borisov - http://www.sibheritage.nsc.ru/index.php?id=2691&showcoll=73&f=1&media=4, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2541614
201 CE
Nagata Shrine
The Nagata Shrine, Hirota Shrine and Ikuta Shrine, the oldest surviving Shinto shrines in Japan, are founded by the legendary Empress Jingū. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (3rd century):
長田神社 拝殿 By KENPEI - KENPEI's photo, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5699780
238 CE
Himiko sends the first emissaries from
Himiko sends the first emissaries from Japan to China. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (3rd century):
248 CE
Himiko
Himiko dies and is succeeded by 13 year old Queen Toyo after a brief civil war. Some rebels, preferring a male successor, fled Yamatai and founded the Miwa court in Nara. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (3rd century):
Mount Miwa (467 metres) from Miwa, Sakurai, Nara. By A photographer - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83744758
250 CE
Kofun period
The Kofun period and Yamato period starts, which marks the founding of Yamato entity in Nara associated with the Sujin line of emperors. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (3rd century):
Map of ethnic groups in the Yamato Kingship. Based on File:Yamato Kingship in East Asia.svg By Immanuelle - Own work, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=148639518
266 CE
Emperor Wu of Jin
Toyo sends an embassy to Emperor Wu of Jin. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (3rd century):
Emperor Wu of Jin By Yan Li-pen - https://www.mfa.org/collections/object/the-thirteen-emperors-29071, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1840339
283 CE
Hata clan
The Hata clan, led by Yuzuki no Kimi, settles in Japan, introducing sericulture (silk farming). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (3rd century):
Kagome crest By Gameposo - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=109528828
346 CE
Baekje
The Makimuku site is abandoned, possibly due to invaders such as Baekje and Gaya confederacy men, indicating large changes of the Miwa court. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (4th century):
4th century Paekche By Asieon - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=192466581
350 CE
Yamato Province
Unification of Yamato Province. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (4th century):
Map of the former Japanese provinces, with Yamato highligted. By Ash_Crow - Own work, based on Image:Provinces of Japan.svg, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1691884
362 CE
Emperor Chūai
Emperor Chūai of Miwa court is replaced by Emperor Ōjin of Kawachi court (Saki Court), marking the expansion of Yamato Province to the Kinai region. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (4th century):
Emperor Chūai, who was the 14th emperor of Japan By Published by 三英舎 (San'ei-sha) - "御歴代百廿一天皇御尊影", Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4165654
404 CE
Goguryeo–Wa conflicts
Goguryeo–Wa conflicts between Wa, Baekje, and Gaya against Goguryeo and Silla Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (5th century):
Nayeo–Jeyawae Jeonjaeng By Asieon - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=175716902
413 CE
Five kings of Wa
King of Wa sends first recorded tribute to the Jin. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (5th century):
Western Jeun Dynasty 280 CE.png By Ian Kiu - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3708103
430 CE
Yamato polity become a regional power
Yamato polity become a regional power after subjugating several states in West Japan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (5th century):
461 CE
Chronology of the Japanese historical records
Chronology of the Japanese historical records becomes consistent. All earlier dated entries are reconstructed from foreign or archaeological sources. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (5th century):
500 CE
Iron Age
Iron tools become widespread in archeological record, marking the advent of Iron Age in Japan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (6th century):
Weapons and fibulae from a warrior's grave, c. 350 BC. Grave no. 91, Celtic burial site, "Rain", Münsingen, Switzerland. By Unknown author - Own photograph by Sandstein, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8656346
507 CE
Emperor Keitai
Kawachi court is succeeded by King Ohoto of Koshi (Keitai line of kings) in Asuka court. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (6th century):
Statue of Emperor Keitai at Mt.Asuwa in Fukui, Fukui. By 立花左近 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16959632
527 CE
Iwai Rebellion
With the suppression of the Iwai Rebellion, the Yamato polity is firmly entrenched in Tsukushi Province, Kyushu. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (6th century):
538 CE
Seong of Baekje
Seong of Baekje introduces Buddhism to Japan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (6th century):
Kannon(Avalokitesvara) or Guze Kannonn, wood plated with gold, crown: bronze openwork gilt. First half of the 7th century, body height 180 cm, crown height 30cm, Halo height 111cm pedestal height 33.5cm, in Yumenodo Pavilion, Horyu-ji, Ikaruga, Nara, Japan. A recreation of the Northern Wei style, but the face (Tsuji, 2019, (ISBN 978-0-231-19341-2), p. 50). By Tokyo Bijutsu Gakko - Tokyo Bijutsu Gakko(Tokyo Fine Arts School and Tokyo Music School): HORYUJI OKAGAMI (64 VOLUMES) [The Great Art of the Horyuji Temple] Volume 51st, 1918-01-30, Tokyo, Japan, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8570207
562 CE
Gaya confederacy
The last states of Gaya confederacy are destroyed, marking extinction of Japonic languages outside Japan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (6th century):
5th century Kaya confederacy By Asieon - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=192467156
587 CE
Soga–Mononobe conflict
The religious war (Soga–Mononobe conflict) ends with the victory of the pro-Buddhist Soga clan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (6th century):
Prince Shōtoku killing Moriya no Omuraji for heresy. By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi - http://www.yoshitoshi.net/series/generals.html, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=13334915
593 CE
Soga clan
The Soga clan takes control of Japan with the installation of Empress Suiko on the throne. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (6th century):
宗我坐宗我都比古神社 拝殿 By Saigen Jiro - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49349619
603 CE
Twelve Level Cap and Rank System
Introduction of the Twelve Level Cap and Rank System in Japan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (7th century):
607 CE
Ono no Imoko
The first embassy under the command of Ono no Imoko is sent to Sui China. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (7th century):
Ono no Imoko By Unknown author - The Japanese book "聖徳太子信仰の美術", 東方出版, 1996 ISBN 9784885914478, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=163023061
630 CE
Japanese missions to Tang China
The first of Japanese missions to Tang China Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (7th century):
Japanese_embassy_to_the_Tang_court. By PHGCOM, anonymous Japanese painter 8-9th century - Own work, photographed at Japan Currency Museum, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9580031
645 CE
Asuka period
The Asuka period ends with the power of the Soga clan broken in the Isshi incident and Nakatomi clan becoming the dominant power. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (7th century):
Yamato Kingship in East Asia By Samhanin - Own work, source: Yamato ja.png, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=121731575
Jan 22, 646 CE
Hakuhō period
The Hakuhō period starts with the Taika Reform. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (7th century):
Pagoda at Yakushi-ji Buddhist temple, Nara, Japan. By Fg2 - I took this photo and contribute my rights in the file to the public domain; individuals and organizations retain rights to images in the file., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6326947
660 CE
Abe no Hirafu
Japanese, under command of Abe no Hirafu, massacre the Mishihase people in Hokkaido. The Japanese do not return to Hokkaido until over 700 years later. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (7th century):
An ukiyo-e of Abe no Hirafu. By Yoshitoshi - 『大日本名将鑑 阿部比羅夫』 (http://ukiyoe-art.blogspot.com/2011/06/mirrors-of-famous-general-by-yoshitoshi.html), Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17072734
662 CE
Baekje–Tang War
Japanese enter the Baekje–Tang War. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (7th century):
Wars between Tang dynasty and kingdoms of Korean Peninsula, including Goguryeo, Silla and Baekje. By SY - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61409525
663 CE
Battle of Baekgang
The Japanese navy is decisively defeated in the Battle of Baekgang, marking the withdrawal of Japan from Korean politics. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (7th century):
This is a map of the battle between the Silla-Tang Allied Forces and the Baekje Revival Army, which broke out in the Baekgang River (now in Chungcheong Province) in 663 A.D. The Yamato Japanese navy also participated. By Stillskywkpd - The original geographic source is using a public domain map of the Korean Peninsula on https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Map_of_Korea_blank.svg. Previously published: Another version of the image(with label) is also used in Namuwiki, which is also distributed as CC BY-SA 3.0., CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95289673
665 CE
Kyushu
First coastal defences of Kyushu were built at what is now the Ōnojō Castle Ruins. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (7th century):
Terra's satellite picture of Kyushu, Japan. 01:55 - 02:00, October 27, 2009(UTC) By NASA, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11805608
668 CE
Ōmi Code
The Ōmi Code is adopted, starting the Ritsuryō law system. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (7th century):
Imperial Seal of Japan By Philip Nilsson - Inspired by File:Japan coa kiku.png, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=499747
670 CE
First population census.
First population census. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (7th century):
672 CE
Jinshin War
Succession conflict results in the Jinshin War. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (7th century):
近江大津宮跡錦織遺跡 内裏正殿跡 By Saigen Jiro - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=57819228
673 CE
Emperor Tenmu
With the reign of Emperor Tenmu, Japan becomes an empire. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (7th century):
Portrait of the Emperor Temmu (Temmu Tennō) By Published by 国書刊行会(Kokusho Kankōkai) - "集古十種(Shūko Jisshu)", Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3921076
684 CE
684 Hakuho earthquake
684 Hakuho earthquake, severe tsunami and subsidence at Tosa Province Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (7th century):
Map of the former Japanese provinces, with Tosa highligted. By Ash_Crow - Own work, based on Image:Provinces of Japan.svg, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1691856
689 CE
Asuka Kiyomihara Code
Asuka Kiyomihara Code, incorporating a citizens registration and pestilence reporting system, is adopted Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (7th century):
694 CE
Fujiwara-kyō
The Imperial capital is transferred to Fujiwara-kyō. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (7th century):
One-thousandth scale model of Fujiwara-kyo, held by Kashihara-shi Fujiwara-kyo reference room. By 名古屋太郎 - Own work PENTAX K-1 + smc PENTAX-A 1:2.8 20mm, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=103015895
701 CE
Taihō Code
The Taihō Code legal system is accepted. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
709 CE
Akita, Akita
The Fort Ideha is established near modern Akita, marking the start of submission of the Emishi people in the Tōhoku region to Japanese. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
Montage of Akita, Akita, Japan. From top left:Mount Taihei, Kubota Castle, Akita-Araya Wind Farm, Hitotsumori Park, Akita Sky Dome, view from Akita Museum of Art, Akita Akarengakan Museum, Akita City Gymnasium, Akita Museum of Art. By This image is photographed and created by 掬茶 - 画面中央から反時計回りに渦巻き状に回っていくと File:Hitotsumori-Park Yuugitei.jpg File:Akita Akarengakan Museum.jpg File:Akita city gymnasium1.jpg File:Akita Sky Dome.jpg File:Akita-Araya Wind Farm1.jpg File:Mt. Taihei, Akita 2012summer.jpg File:Osumi-Yagura at Kubota-Castle.jpg File:View from Akita Museum of Art 2.jpg File:Akita Museum of Art 20130826.jpg全てOwn work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28271604
710 CE
Nara period
The Nara period starts after Empress Genmei establishes the capital of Heijō-kyō. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
Map of Gokishichido. 五畿七道。 By Hyakurakuto - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=871520
711 CE
The law prohibiting nobles from restricting
The law prohibiting nobles from restricting peasant's access to non-agricultural areas is enacted. Stagnation in cultivated land area begins and continues until the 14th century. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
712 CE
Kojiki
The Kojiki is completed. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
713 CE
fudoki
The provinces are ordered to compile cultural and geographical records, known as fudoki. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
718 CE
Fujiwara no Fuhito
Fujiwara no Fuhito compiles the Yōrō Code (the update of Taihō Code) which is accepted in 757. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
Fujiwara no Fuhito By Unknown author, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=626198
720 CE
Nihon Shoki
The Nihon Shoki (1st volume of historical chronicles Rikkokushi) is completed. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
A page from the Tanaka version of the Nihon Shoki By Unknown author - http://www.emuseum.jp/cgi/pkihon.cgi?SyoID=4&ID=w012&SubID=s000, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6745277
721 CE
Hayato rebellion
The Hayato rebellion ends after a year and half of fighting, marking the complete subjugation of Southern Kyushu. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
Himeki castle in Kirishima City, Kagoshima, Japan.(鹿児島県の姫木城跡。南西方向より撮影。) By Ray_go - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2630556
724 CE
Emperor Shōmu
Emperor Shōmu was enthroned. Also, the site of the Taga Castle, near to modern Sendai, is founded. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
Portrait of Emperor Shōmu, Japan, Kamakura period, 13th century, Imperial collection By Unknown author - The Japanese book "御即位10年記念特別展・皇室の名宝" (Special Exhibition Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Enthronement: Treasures of the Imperial Family), 1999., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5717661
Apr 1, 731 CE
Silla
A fleet of 300 Japanese vessels is defeated on the east coast on Silla. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
6th century Silla By Asieon - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=192466722
735 CE
Genbō
Genbō and Kibi no Makibi return from China. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
Kofukuji, Nara, Japan. Sculpture by Kōkei, 1188-1189, wood+color. By Imperial Japanese Commission to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition - Japanese Temples and their Treasures (The Shimbi Shoin 1915), Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18894810
Sep 28, 740 CE
Fujiwara no Hirotsugu rebellion
The Fujiwara no Hirotsugu rebellion erupts on Kyushu. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
Fujiwara no Hirotsugu (藤原広嗣) was a Japanese courtier in Nara era. By Hannah - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4100524
741 CE
Emperor Shōmu
Shōmu establishes the provincial temples as a part of shift from Confucianism to Buddhism, impacted by ongoing epidemic and famine. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
Portrait of Emperor Shōmu, Japan, Kamakura period, 13th century, Imperial collection By Unknown author - The Japanese book "御即位10年記念特別展・皇室の名宝" (Special Exhibition Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Enthronement: Treasures of the Imperial Family), 1999., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5717661
743 CE
Ritsuryō
The Ritsuryō law system incorporates the right of eternal land ownership by any squatter in an attempt to mitigate rampant vagrancy. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
Imperial Seal of Japan By Philip Nilsson - Inspired by File:Japan coa kiku.png, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=499747
745 CE
Establishment of the centralized rice tax
Establishment of the centralized rice tax system. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
749 CE
smallpox
End of first smallpox epidemic. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
This young girl in Bangladesh was infected with smallpox in 1973. Freedom from smallpox was declared in Bangladesh in December, 1977 when a WHO International Commission officially certified that smallpox had been eradicated from that country. By Photo Credit: Content Providers(s): CDC/James Hicks - This media comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Public Health Image Library (PHIL), with identification number #3265. Note: Not all PHIL images are public domain; be sure to check copyright status and credit authors and content providers. العربية | Deutsch | English | македонски | slovenščina | +/−, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4394235
751 CE
Kaifūsō
The Kaifūsō poetry anthology is completed. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
752 CE
Great Buddha of Nara
The Great Buddha of Nara at Tōdai-ji is completed with the assistance of Bodhisena from India. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
Tōdai-ji Kon-dō, at Nara Japan. By Wiiii - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6068122
754 CE
Ganjin
Priest Ganjin arrives from China. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
Priest Ganjin (Jianzhen) , period, Hollow dry lacquer, height 82cm, about ACE763, in Tōshōdai-ji, NARA, Japan By OGAWA SEIYOU(1894-1960) a famous photographer in Japan} - Collected papers on Tōshōdai-ji temple, KUWANA BUNSEIDO Books., 1949-02-20, KYOTO, Japan, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9940175
757 CE
Fujiwara no Nakamaro
Fujiwara no Nakamaro defeats an attempt by Tachibana no Naramaro to seize power. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
763 CE
Iki Island
Severe epidemic of unidentified illness begins to spread from the Iki Island. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
topographic map of Iki Island By Army Map Service, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army - http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/ams/japan/txu-oclc-6900707-ni52-11.jpg, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22596604
764 CE
Fujiwara no Nakamaro
Fujiwara no Nakamaro and Emperor Junnin launches a failed plot against the retired Empress Kōken and the monk Dōkyō. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
淳仁天皇（『皇国紀元二千六百年史』） By 明治天皇聖徳奉讃会 - 『皇国紀元二千六百年史』国立国会図書館デジタルコレクション, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=158980356
773 CE
Emishi
The Thirty-Eight Years War for the subjugation of Tōhoku begins. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
Location of region xy (see filename) in the Japan. By TUBS - This vector image includes elements that have been taken or adapted from this file:, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16385946
781 CE
Emperor Kanmu
Emperor Kanmu is enthroned. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
Emperor Kanmu By Unknown - The Japanese book "天皇一二四代 (Tennō hyakunijūyondai)", in Bessatsu-Taiyo, Heibonsha, 1988, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7824086
784 CE
Nagaoka-kyō
The Imperial capital moves to Nagaoka-kyō. This was the capital of Japan from 784 to 794. Its location was in Otokuni District, Kyoto, Yamashiro Province. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
Nagaoka Palace Ruins Stone Monument By Saigen Jiro - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61962869
788 CE
Saichō
Saichō built Enryaku-ji. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
Portrait of Saicho(National Treasure of Japan),he was founder of Tendai Tantric Buddhism By Unknown author - 藝術新潮1974年 10号 増大特集日本の肖像画, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6662639
790 CE
smallpox
Relatively minor smallpox outbreak resulting in large mortality of men aged 30 or below. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
This young girl in Bangladesh was infected with smallpox in 1973. Freedom from smallpox was declared in Bangladesh in December, 1977 when a WHO International Commission officially certified that smallpox had been eradicated from that country. By Photo Credit: Content Providers(s): CDC/James Hicks - This media comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Public Health Image Library (PHIL), with identification number #3265. Note: Not all PHIL images are public domain; be sure to check copyright status and credit authors and content providers. العربية | Deutsch | English | македонски | slovenščina | +/−, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4394235
794 CE
shōgun
The first shōgun, Ōtomo no Otomaro, is appointed by Emperor Kanmu in 794 CE. A shōgun was the military dictator of Japan with near absolute power over territories via the military. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
shōgun By Unknown - The Japanese book "天皇一二四代 (Tennō hyakunijūyondai)", in Bessatsu-Taiyo, Heibonsha, 1988, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7824086
797 CE
Shoku Nihongi
The Shoku Nihongi (2nd volume of historical chronicles Rikkokushi) was completed. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (8th century):
802 CE
Emishi
After the defeat of the Emishi Isawa confederation and execution of Aterui in the final stages of , the Japanese control the entire Honshu island. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
the monument of the tomb of Aterui and More in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan. By nnh - photo by nnh, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1740873
806 CE
kana
The Japanese kana scripts (invention popularly attributed to Kūkai) have evolved as distinct from Chinese characters. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
Hiragana and katakana comparison By Ian Remsen - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=155763930
809 CE
Emperor Saga
Emperor Saga ascends to the throne, resulting in a 32-years long relatively peaceful period. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
Emperor Saga By Unknown - The Japanese book "kōshitsu no shihō 1 : kaiga I", Mainichi Shimbun-sha, 1991 ISBN 4-620-80261-1, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7824018
810 CE
Kusuko incident
The Kusuko incident, abortive attempt by retired Emperor Heisei to seize power and return the capital to Heijō-kyō. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
814 CE
Minamoto no Makoto
Emperor Saga's 7th son is demoted to commoner status under the name Minamoto no Makoto, starting the Minamoto clan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
Minamoto no Makoto (源信) was the seventh son of the Japanese Emperor Saga.This picture was drawn by Kikuchi Yosai（菊池容斎） who was a painter in Japan. By Hannah - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3942818
814 CE
smallpox
Second major outbreak of smallpox epidemic killing "nearly half" of the Japanese population. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
This young girl in Bangladesh was infected with smallpox in 1973. Freedom from smallpox was declared in Bangladesh in December, 1977 when a WHO International Commission officially certified that smallpox had been eradicated from that country. By Photo Credit: Content Providers(s): CDC/James Hicks - This media comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Public Health Image Library (PHIL), with identification number #3265. Note: Not all PHIL images are public domain; be sure to check copyright status and credit authors and content providers. العربية | Deutsch | English | македонски | slovenščina | +/−, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4394235
815 CE
Shinsen Shōjiroku
Shinsen Shōjiroku, the first compilation of Japanese genealogical data, is completed. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
Shinsen Shōjiroku By Asieon - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=171118656
823 CE
Emperor Junna
Emperor Junna ascends to the throne. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
淳和天皇の肖像画 By 三宅幸太郎 (Miyake Kōtarō) - 『歴代尊影』(Rekidai Son'ei, Portraits of Japanese Emperors), Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=146112620
Jan 23, 829 CE
Kūkai
Kūkai establishes the first public school in Japan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
Painting of Kūkai, from a series of artworks entitled Shingon Hassozō (The Eight Patriarchs of Shingon). Japan, Kamakura Period, 13th-14th century. Cropped and toned fixed version of the original. By Unknown author - Nara National Museum, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=96127169
835 CE
Kūkai
Death of Kūkai. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
Painting of Kūkai, from a series of artworks entitled Shingon Hassozō (The Eight Patriarchs of Shingon). Japan, Kamakura Period, 13th-14th century. Cropped and toned fixed version of the original. By Unknown author - Nara National Museum, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=96127169
839 CE
Japanese missions to Tang China
Last envoy to Tang China sent (some later embassies were cancelled) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
Japanese_embassy_to_the_Tang_court. By PHGCOM, anonymous Japanese painter 8-9th century - Own work, photographed at Japan Currency Museum, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9580031
840 CE
Nihon Kōki
Nihon Kōki (3rd volume of historical chronicles Rikkokushi) was completed. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
842 CE
Emperor Montoku
Emperor Montoku ascends to the throne. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
Emperor Montoku By Unknown - The Japanese book "Rekidai Tennō Kōgō Sōran (歴代天皇・皇后総覧)" in Bessatsu Rekishi Dokuhon, Shin Jinbutsu Ōrai-sha (新人物往来社), 2006 ISBN 9784404033338, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9605842
842 CE
Jōwa incident
The Jōwa incident marks the rising power of the Fujiwara clan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
Sagari Fuji is a kind of Japanese family crest "Fujimon". By Mukai - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6743540
Feb 1, 853 CE
Minor outbreak of smallpox. Outbreaks continue
Minor outbreak of smallpox. Outbreaks continue with average interval of 30 years until smallpox becomes endemic by 1061. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
855 CE
Emishi
Large scale insurrection by the Emishi people of northern Japan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
857 CE
Tsushima Province
Large scale insurrection by Tsushima Province. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
Map of the former Japanese provinces, with Tsushima highligted. By Ash_Crow - Own work, based on Image:Provinces of Japan.svg, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1691869
858 CE
Fujiwara clan
The Fujiwara clan solidify their rule over Japan with the installation of Emperor Seiwa; Fujiwara no Yoshifusa becomes Sesshō Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
Sagari Fuji is a kind of Japanese family crest "Fujimon". By Mukai - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6743540
859 CE
Iwashimizu Hachiman-gū
Construction begins on Iwashimizu Hachiman-gū. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine, Kyoto, Japan By en:User:Fg2 who I believe is the same as User:Fg2 here. - en:Image:IwashimizuHachimangu.jpg, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=502031
866 CE
Ōtenmon Incident
Ōtenmon Incident. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
869 CE
Shoku Nihon Kōki
Shoku Nihon Kōki (4th volume of historical chronicles Rikkokushi) was completed. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
876 CE
Emperor Yōzei
Emperor Yōzei ascends to the throne. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
A portrait of Yōzei-in; illustration from an uta-garuta playing card for Hyakunin Isshu, created in the Edo period. By Unknown author - in the site of http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~SG2H-YMST/yamatouta/ ;Website「やまとうた」, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=164476
Mar 1, 878 CE
Akita Castle
Akita Castle is overrun during the with the background of heavy drought and famine, resulting in growing independence of Dewa Province. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
Reconstructed east gate of the Akita Castle that is the ruins of Nara period ad located in the city of Akita, japan By 掬茶 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17542618
879 CE
Nihon Montoku Tennō Jitsuroku
Nihon Montoku Tennō Jitsuroku (5th volume of historical chronicles Rikkokushi) was completed. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
884 CE
Emperor Yōzei
Emperor Yōzei is deposed; he is replaced by Emperor Kōkō. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
A portrait of Yōzei-in; illustration from an uta-garuta playing card for Hyakunin Isshu, created in the Edo period. By Unknown author - in the site of http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~SG2H-YMST/yamatouta/ ;Website「やまとうた」, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=164476
887 CE
Ninna earthquake.
Ninna earthquake. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
894 CE
Sugawara no Michizane
Sugawara no Michizane advocates for ending Japanese embassies to China. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
『束帯天神像』15世紀・室町時代 紙に彩色・掛軸 荏柄天神社蔵 By Unknown author - 『束帯天神像』, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=177768651
897 CE
Emperor Daigo
Emperor Daigo ascends to the throne. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (9th century):
Emperor Daigo By Unknown artist - The Japanese book "天皇一二四代 (Tennō hyakunijūyondai)", in Bessatsu-Taiyo, Heibonsha, 1988, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9260254
901 CE
Nihon Sandai Jitsuroku
Nihon Sandai Jitsuroku (6th and last of historical chronicles Rikkokushi) was completed. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (10th century):
907 CE
extreme weather
Severe epidemics and extreme weather including floods and drought, popularly attributed to persecution of Sugawara no Michizane Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (10th century):
One of several tornadoes observed by the VORTEX-99 team on May 3, 1999, in central Oklahoma. Note the tube-like condensation funnel, attached to the rotating cloud base, surrounded by a translucent dust cloud. From: this website. By Daphne Zaras - http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/headlines/dszpics.htmlOriginally uploaded at en.wikipedia; description page is/was here., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2130165
935 CE
Tosa Nikki
The Tosa Nikki, the oldest surviving Japanese diary, is written. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (10th century):
Tosa nikki（Tosa Diary)(10th century) faithfully copied by Fujiwara no Teika(1162-1241), ink on paper, 13th century, Japan. This image is a last part of the diary. "ん(む)まれしもかへら ぬものをわかやとに こまつのあるをみる かヽなしさとそいへる なほあかすやあらん(む) またかくなん(む) みしひとのまつのち とせにみましかは とほくかなしきわかれ せましや." (生まれしも帰らぬ者を我が宿に小松のあるを見るが悲しさとぞ言へる。なほ飽かずやあらむ、またかくなむ。見し人の松の千歳に見ましかば遠く悲しき別れせましや。) By Fujiwara no Teika(1162-1241) - 'National Tresure', Vol.1, No.1, Tokyo, 1938, June, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6024900
939 CE
Tengyō no Ran
Tengyō no Ran – the failed rebellion of Taira no Masakado in Hitachi Province and Shimōsa Province, Fujiwara no Sumitomo in Iyo Province and San'yō region, plus opportunistic uprisings in Dewa Province – the first of many rebellions led by professional warriors (samurai), has led to the downfall of the Tachibana clan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (10th century):
Taira no Masakado image of the tukudo Shinto shrine possession By Unknown author - http://www.kcc.zaq.ne.jp/kids_clinic/Cafe/yoshitune/masakado.jpg, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4137719
949 CE
Tōdai-ji
The 56 warrior monks of Tōdai-ji stage the public protest, marking the formation of sōhei class and militarization of temples. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (10th century):
Tōdai-ji Kon-dō, at Nara Japan. By Wiiii - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6068122
984 CE
Ishinpō
The Ishinpō, the oldest surviving Japanese medical manual, is compiled. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (10th century):
Ishinpō is the oldest surviving Japanese medical text written by Tamba Yasuyori By Hanabishi - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27846368
995 CE
Heian-kyō
An unprecedented scale epidemic ravages Heian-kyō, killing many nobles on the background of sectarian strife. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (10th century):
Daidairi of Heiankyo, Ancient Japanese Capital. 平安京大内裏復元模型（平安京創生館） By Wikiwikiyarou - Self-photographed, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2235066
1008 CE
Murasaki Shikibu
Murasaki Shikibu writes The Tale of Genji. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (11th century):
Murasaki Shikibu composing Genji Monogatari (Tale of Genji) by Tosa Mitsuoki (1617-1691). By Tosa Mitsuoki (1617 - 1691) - Ishiyama-dera Temple, in Ōtsu in Japan's Shiga Prefecture, [1], Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95669915
1019 CE
Toi invasion
Toi invasion to northern Kyushu. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (11th century):
Terra's satellite picture of Kyushu, Japan. 01:55 - 02:00, October 27, 2009(UTC) By NASA, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11805608
1028 CE
Taira no Tadatsune
Taira no Tadatsune starts a three-years-long war in present-day Chiba Prefecture before surrendering. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (11th century):
Inubosaki is located eastern end of Chiba and is a great place to enjoy sunrise. 犬吠埼は千葉県の最東端に位置しているので、日の出を楽しむのに適した場所です。 [ Nikon D4, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR, 35mm, f/13.0, 30sec, ISO100, Lightroom 5 ] By Takashi Hososhima from Tokyo, Japan - Sunrise in Inubosaki, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=40587887
1051 CE
Former Nine Years' War
The Former Nine Years' War (Zenkunen War) against rebellious Abe clan in present-day Tohoku begins. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (11th century):
Abe Takanoha is a kind of Japanese family crest "hawk feather crest". " There’s a difference in the axis part in the design of "the right-layered varibe of the hawk's wing". It’s a crest used in the Edo period by vassals of the Tokugawa clan & the main line of the Fudai daimyo Abe clan under the Tokugawa shogunate. The Bungo Mori family of the branch school uses "Shirakawa Hawk's feathers". By Mukai - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28996254
1069 CE
Ritsuryō
The Ritsuryō system has completely failed due to encroachment by private manors. Emperor Go-Sanjō land reform attempt was thwarted by Fujiwara no Yorimichi, signaling the terminal decline of imperial power. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (11th century):
Imperial Seal of Japan By Philip Nilsson - Inspired by File:Japan coa kiku.png, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=499747
1074 CE
The unification of units of volume
The unification of units of volume measurement. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (11th century):
1083 CE
Tohoku
The fighting in Tohoku flares up again, resulting in the Gosannen War (Later Three-Year War). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (11th century):
Location of region xy (see filename) in the Japan. By TUBS - This vector image includes elements that have been taken or adapted from this file:, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16385946
1156 CE
Hōgen rebellion
The Hōgen rebellion has marked the rise of the samurai class. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (12th century):
“The Rebellions of the Hogen and Heiji Eras,” Edo period (1615–1868), 17th century. Progressing from right to left, the screen illustrates a number of legendary fighting scenes as narrated in “The Tale of the Hogen Rebellion.” The rebellion, which occurred in central Kyoto in the summer of 1156, involved a dispute over succession between Emperor Go-Shirakawa and former Emperor Sutoku. By Unknown author - The Battles of Hogen and Heiji. Rogers Fund, 1957. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. [1], Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8165738
1159 CE
Heiji rebellion
The Heiji rebellion has been defeated, and Taira clan under control of Taira no Kiyomori is dominating the government of Japan – the first example of samurai rule. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (12th century):
Emperor_Nijo escaping from the Imperial Palace to the Rokuhara mansion. From "Heiji Monogatari Emaki" (Heiji story illustration scroll) (13th century). By Unknown author - Tokyo Digital Museum, here., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3098081
1177 CE
Shishigatani incident
Shishigatani incident – an attempted rebellion against Taira clan rule. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (12th century):
大文字山・如意越え・俊寛僧都忠誠の碑 By HmanJp - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19260042
1180 CE
Genpei War
The Genpei War starts. As result, the Imperial capital is briefly moved to Fukuhara-kyō. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (12th century):
"Genpei Battle Screen" Left screen with six leaves (of a pair), H. 61.6; L. 153 cm. Scene from the Genpei War (1180-1185). Kano Motonobu, (1476-1569), Muromachi period (1336 and 1573). Akama-jingū shrine collection. By Motonobu Denkinobu (伝狩野元信) - "Genpei Battle Figure Folding Screen" Collection of Akama Jingu, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8189993
1181 CE
Yōwa famine
Severe drought created the Yōwa famine. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (12th century):
1185 CE
Kamakura period
The Kamakura period starts after the Genpei War ends with the defeat of the Taira clan, resulting in establishment of the Kamakura shogunate. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (12th century):
"Genpei Battle Screen" Left screen with six leaves (of a pair), H. 61.6; L. 153 cm. Scene from the Genpei War (1180-1185). Kano Motonobu, (1476-1569), Muromachi period (1336 and 1573). Akama-jingū shrine collection. By Motonobu Denkinobu (伝狩野元信) - "Genpei Battle Figure Folding Screen" Collection of Akama Jingu, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8189993
Jun 15, 1189 CE
Battle of Koromo River
The Battle of Koromo River have ended de facto independence of the Northern Fujiwara clan in Tōhoku. As result, first Japanese refugees have settled in Kaminokuni, Hokkaido. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (12th century):
ひらかた大菊人形 義経 第八場面 弁慶、立往生 By Jnn。 - Jnn's file。, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=423958
1192 CE
Kamakura
Kamakura became the de facto capital of Japan in about 1180 AD, following the victories of the Minamoto over the Taira. It officially became the capital in 1192 when Minamoto Yoritomo was declared shōgun. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (12th century):
Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan By Fg2 - Own work by uploader. I took this photograph and contribute my rights in the file to the public domain. Individuals and organizations retain rights to images in the file., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5496680
1221 CE
Jōkyū War
Jōkyū War – an attempt of Imperial family to regain independence from the Kamakura shogunate Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (13th century):
Ancient provinces of Japan map (令制国, Ryōseikoku). Ryōseikoku were first-level administrative divisions of Japan from the 600s to 1868. The solid borders of the provinces are from the Kamakura period (1185) until the Meiji Restoration (1868). In 712 the province of Mutsu, containing all of Tōhoku, was divided into Dewa Province and Mutsu Province. The dashed borders are the following: 11 provinces of Hokkaido were established in 1869 and dissolved into Hokkaido in 1882. In 1869, Mutsu Province was divided into 5 provinces and Dewa Province was divided into 2 provinces until 1876. In 1869 Chishima Province was created with 5 districts, by 1875 it included all Kuril islands. The Satsunan Islands (薩南諸島, Satsunan-shotō) to the southwest were annexed by the Satsuma Domain in 1609. By Artanisen - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=120158080
1230 CE
Kanki famine
Kanki famine Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (13th century):
1232 CE
Goseibai Shikimoku
The Goseibai Shikimoku code accepted and used until the Edo period, marking militarization of legal system Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (13th century):
Goseibai Shikimoku (transcribed in the 17th century), in the Toyo Bunko, Tokyo. By Underbar dk - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=65342864
1274 CE
Mongol invasions of Japan
1st Mongol invasion in Japan repulsed in the Battle of Bun'ei Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (13th century):
1281 CE
Mongol invasions of Japan
2nd Mongol invasion in Japan repulsed in the Battle of Kōan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (13th century):
May 27, 1293 CE
1293 Kamakura earthquake
The deadly 1293 Kamakura earthquake, followed by government in-fighting, struck Japan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (13th century):
1331 CE
Emperor Go-Daigo
Emperor Go-Daigo initiates the Genkō War. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (14th century):
Jul 5, 1333 CE
Kenmu Restoration
The short-lived Kenmu Restoration starts with the destruction of the Kamakura shogunate in the siege of Kamakura (1333). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (14th century):
Ancient provinces of Japan map (令制国, Ryōseikoku). Ryōseikoku were first-level administrative divisions of Japan from the 600s to 1868. The solid borders of the provinces are from the Kamakura period (1185) until the Meiji Restoration (1868). In 712 the province of Mutsu, containing all of Tōhoku, was divided into Dewa Province and Mutsu Province. The dashed borders are the following: 11 provinces of Hokkaido were established in 1869 and dissolved into Hokkaido in 1882. In 1869, Mutsu Province was divided into 5 provinces and Dewa Province was divided into 2 provinces until 1876. In 1869 Chishima Province was created with 5 districts, by 1875 it included all Kuril islands. The Satsunan Islands (薩南諸島, Satsunan-shotō) to the southwest were annexed by the Satsuma Domain in 1609. By Artanisen - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=120158080
1334 CE
Nanboku-chō period
Imperial court of Japan splits in two until 1392, resulting in the Nanboku-chō period. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (14th century):
1336 CE
Muromachi period
The Muromachi period starts with the establishment of the Ashikaga shogunate domination over the imperial Northern Court. The Daimyō system is established. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (14th century):
1341 CE
Jinnō Shōtōki
The Jinnō Shōtōki is written, formalizing Emperor's of Japan role transition from ruler to the mystical symbol. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (14th century):
Feb 4, 1348 CE
Southern Court
The Southern Court loses the Battle of Shijōnawate. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (14th century):
1350 CE
Kannō disturbance
Kannō disturbance weakens the Ashikaga shogunate. Wokou pirates from Japan are becoming rampant in region. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (14th century):
1353 CE
Southern Court
The Southern Court wins the Battle of Yawata, enabling the siege of Kyoto in 1354. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (14th century):
1368 CE
Kantō region
De facto independence of the Kantō region. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (14th century):
1370 CE
Kyushu
De facto independence of Kyushu. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (14th century):
Terra's satellite picture of Kyushu, Japan. 01:55 - 02:00, October 27, 2009(UTC) By NASA, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11805608
1392 CE
Nanboku-chō period
The Nanboku-chō period ends with the subjugation of the Southern Court to the Northern Court. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (14th century):
Jun 19, 1419 CE
Ōei Invasion
Ōei Invasion of the Wokou bases on Tsushima Island. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (15th century):
1428 CE
Cholera
Cholera epidemic and extreme impoverishment in now Shiga Prefecture have resulted in the Shocho uprising. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (15th century):
1438 CE
Kantō region
Flare-up of in the Kantō region after 22 years of confrontation between local lords and shogunate Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (15th century):
1443 CE
Treaty of Gyehae
The Treaty of Gyehae was signed, resulting in Wokou pirates becoming increasingly non-Japanese. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (15th century):
1454 CE
Kyōtoku incident
The Kyōtoku incident starts the 32 years of instability and bloodshed in the semi-independent Kantō region. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (15th century):
1457 CE
Takeda Nobuhiro
Takeda Nobuhiro emerged victorious after repelling an Ainu assault on Kaminokuni, Hokkaido, marking the beginning of Japanese conquest of Hokkaido. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (15th century):
国道228号と道道5号の三叉路。上ノ国町。 By Soica2001 (talk) - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17878102
1459 CE
Kanshō famine
Bad handling of the Kanshō famine in the aftermath of flood and plague in Kyoto has resulted in increasing divisions of society. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (15th century):
1467 CE
Ōnin War
The Ōnin War starts, marking the beginning of the Sengoku period – during which violence and power struggle has become the norm. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (15th century):
1477 CE
Kyoto
Kyoto has been completely destroyed. Iga Province by this point has successfully rejected the authority of the local shugo. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (15th century):
1485 CE
Yamashiro ikki
The Yamashiro uprising establishes the Yamashiro ikki Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (15th century):
1487 CE
ninja
Battle of Magari: Rokkaku Takayori, supported by ninja from Iga ikki and Kōka ikki, defeats an expedition from Shogun Ashikaga Yoshihisa. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (15th century):
1488 CE
Kaga Rebellion
The Kaga Rebellion overthrows Togashi Masachika and establishes a theocratic confederation, the Kaga ikki, in now-Ishikawa Prefecture. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (15th century):
1493 CE
The Ashikaga shogunate destroys the Yamashiro
The Ashikaga shogunate destroys the Yamashiro ikki. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (15th century):
Sep 20, 1498 CE
1498 Nankai earthquake
1498 Nankai earthquake Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (15th century):
1523 CE
Ningbo incident
Japanese in-fighting results in the Ningbo incident, bringing trade with China to a halt and resulting in a new wave of Wokou piracy. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
1540 CE
and plague
and plague Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
Aug 25, 1543 CE
Portuguese Empire
The first Europeans, the Portuguese, arrive at Japan, opening the Nanban trade period. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
1560 CE
Battle of Okehazama
Battle of Okehazama: Oda Nobunaga emerged victorious. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
1570 CE
Oda Nobunaga
Oda Nobunaga starts a 10-year long Ishiyama Hongan-ji War to suppress the warrior monk community and the Kaga ikki state. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
1573 CE
Azuchi–Momoyama period
Japanese society begins to stabilize, starting the Azuchi–Momoyama period under the rule of Oda Nobunaga and later Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
1574 CE
Iga–Kōka alliance
The Rokkaku clan and Kōka ikki surrender to Nobunaga. The Iga–Kōka alliance is thus terminated. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
1579 CE
Azuchi religious debate
Azuchi religious debate results in enforced religious tolerance. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
1581 CE
Oda Nobunaga
Oda Nobunaga forces win the Tenshō Iga War, destroying the Iga ikki Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
1582 CE
Honnō-ji Incident
Honnō-ji incident: Akechi Mitsuhide betrays Oda Nobunaga who commits suicide Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
1585 CE
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Toyotomi Hideyoshi invaded Shikoku. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
1586 CE
1586 Tenshō earthquake
The 1586 Tenshō earthquake strikes central Honshu, killing thousands. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
1587 CE
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Toyotomi Hideyoshi launches the Kyūshū campaign. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
Aug 4, 1590 CE
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Toyotomi Hideyoshi prevails over the Late Hōjō clan in the siege of Odawara in the Kantō region, completing the re-unification of Japan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
Oct 8, 1591 CE
Separation Edict
The Separation Edict and Population Census Edict froze the social structure of Japan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
May 23, 1592 CE
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Toyotomi Hideyoshi, acting as kampaku (regent) in lieu of Oda Nobukatsu, invaded Korea. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
Feb 5, 1597 CE
26 Martyrs of Japan
26 Martyrs of Japan were crucified in Nagasaki in the aftermath of the San Felipe incident. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
Dec 16, 1598 CE
Japanese invasions of Korea
The Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598) have ended with Japanese retreat after the Battle of Noryang. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
Oct 21, 1600 CE
Battle of Sekigahara
The Battle of Sekigahara is won by forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (16th century):
Mar 24, 1603 CE
Edo period
The Edo period starts after Tokugawa Ieyasu received from Emperor Go-Yōzei the title of shōgun. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (17th century):
Feb 3, 1605 CE
1605 Nankai earthquake
1605 Nankai earthquake and tsunami Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (17th century):
Mar 7, 1609 CE
Invasion of Ryukyu
Invasion of Ryukyu Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (17th century):
Jan 3, 1610 CE
Nossa Senhora da Graça incident
Nossa Senhora da Graça incident Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (17th century):
Dec 2, 1611 CE
1611 Sanriku earthquake
1611 Sanriku earthquake and tsunami Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (17th century):
Jun 3, 1615 CE
siege of Osaka
The siege of Osaka is complete with the Battle of Tennōji: Tokugawa Ieyasu ended Toyotomi opposition. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (17th century):
1623 CE
Tokugawa Hidetada
Hidetada resigned his office to his eldest son and heir, Tokugawa Iemitsu. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (17th century):
1635 CE
Sakoku Edict of 1635
The Sakoku Edict of 1635 was issued by the Tokugawa shogunate. This isolationist foreign policy barred Japanese from leaving Japan and barred Europeans from entering, on pain of death. It instituted strict penalties for the practice of Catholicism and severely restricted foreign trade. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (17th century):
Dec 17, 1637 CE
Shimabara Rebellion
Shimabara Rebellion: A rebellion began against the daimyō Matsukura Katsuie over his persecution of Christianity and onerous tax code. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (17th century):
Apr 15, 1638 CE
Shimabara, Nagasaki
Shimabara Rebellion: The last of the rebels were defeated in their fortress at Shimabara. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (17th century):
1642 CE
Kan'ei Great Famine
The Kan'ei Great Famine happens due to a combination of government over-spending, Rinderpest epizootic, volcanic eruptions and extreme weather. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (17th century):
Apr 24, 1651 CE
Tokugawa Iemitsu
Iemitsu died, leaving his office to the ten-year-old Tokugawa Ietsuna. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (17th century):
Mar 2, 1657 CE
Great Fire of Meireki
Great Fire of Meireki in Edo Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (17th century):
1669 CE
Shakushain's revolt
Shakushain's revolt on Hokkaido Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (17th century):
Shakushain's revolt By Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5783452
Jun 4, 1680 CE
Tokugawa Ietsuna
Ietsuna died and was succeeded by his younger brother, Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (17th century):
1686 CE
Jōkyō uprising
Jōkyō uprising Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (17th century):
Mar 20, 1703 CE
Chūshingura
Chūshingura – Forty-seven rōnin were ordered to commit seppuku by the shōgun. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (18th century):
Oct 28, 1707 CE
1707 Hōei earthquake
1707 Hōei earthquake and tsunami, followed by the Hōei eruption of Mount Fuji Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (18th century):
Feb 19, 1709 CE
Tokugawa Tsunayoshi
Tsunayoshi died. His nephew Tokugawa Ienobu succeeded him as shōgun. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (18th century):
1712 CE
Wakan Sansai Zue
The Wakan Sansai Zue, the first Japanese encyclopaedia, was published. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (18th century):
Jun 19, 1716 CE
Tokugawa Ietsugu
Ietsugu died. Tokugawa Yoshimune, a great-grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu, became shōgun. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (18th century):
1720 CE
Rangaku
The foreign books restrictions are reduced, starting a Rangaku practice. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (18th century):
1732 CE
Kyōhō famine
The Kyōhō famine happens due to a locust infestation in the Seto Inland Sea region. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (18th century):
1745 CE
Tokugawa Yoshimune
Yoshimune retired, leaving his public office to his eldest son Tokugawa Ieshige, although he maintained some influence in the affairs of state. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (18th century):
1754 CE
1754 Horeki River incident
1754 Horeki River incident Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (18th century):
1760 CE
Tokugawa Ieshige
Ieshige retired, leaving his office to his eldest son Tokugawa Ieharu. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (18th century):
Jan 9, 1771 CE
Empress Go-Sakuramachi
Empress Go-Sakuramachi abdicated in favor of her nephew Go-Momozono. She was the last empress regnant of Japan up until now. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (18th century):
Apr 24, 1771 CE
1771 Great Yaeyama Tsunami
1771 Great Yaeyama Tsunami Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (18th century):
1782 CE
Great Tenmei famine
Great Tenmei famine Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (18th century):
Aug 5, 1783 CE
Tenmei eruption
Tenmei eruption of Mount Asama Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (18th century):
May 1, 1789 CE
Menashi–Kunashir rebellion
Menashi–Kunashir rebellion on Hokkaido Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (18th century):
Menashi–Kunashir rebellion By Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5783452
1790 CE
Kansei Reforms
The Kansei Reforms, including the Kansei Edict, tighten the isolation of Japan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (18th century):
May 21, 1792 CE
1792 Unzen earthquake and tsunami
1792 Unzen earthquake and tsunami Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (18th century):
1806 CE
Khvostov Incident
Khvostov raids on the Japanese-controlled Kuril Islands. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
1807 CE
:ja:会津藩の北方警備
Failed military expedition to Sakhalin Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
1811 CE
Golovnin Incident
The Golovnin Incident marks increasing contacts with the Russian Empire. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
1825 CE
Edict to Repel Foreign Vessels
Edict to Repel Foreign Vessels Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
1833 CE
Tenpō famine
Tenpō famine Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
1837 CE
Morrison incident
Morrison incident Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
1842 CE
Tenpō Reforms
Tenpō Reforms lifts the price controls and further reduce contacts with Europeans. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
Mar 10, 1846 CE
Emperor Ninkō
Emperor Ninkō died at the age of 45 and was succeeded by Emperor Kōmei. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
May 8, 1847 CE
1847 Zenkoji earthquake
1847 Zenkoji earthquake Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
Jul 1, 1848 CE
Tokugawa shogunate
The isolation policy of the Tokugawa shogunate has begun to crumble by the time of landing of Ranald MacDonald on Rishiri Island. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
Jul 14, 1853 CE
Matthew C. Perry
Matthew C. Perry arrives off the coast of Japan in four ships. Perry orders harbor buildings to be shelled to force negotiations for a letter President Millard Fillmore sent to the ruler of Japan. This incident was coined as the "Arrival of the Black Ships" in Japanese history. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
Feb 1, 1854 CE
Matthew C. Perry
Second Visit. Matthew C. Perry returns to Japan with eight Black Ships and finds that the shogunate had prepared a treaty accepting virtually all demands from President Millard Fillmore. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
Feb 7, 1855 CE
Treaty of Shimoda
The Treaty of Shimoda with the Russian Empire was signed. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
Aug 26, 1858 CE
Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Amity and Commerce
The Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Amity and Commerce and other Ansei Treaties were signed, resulting in Ansei Purge. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
Feb 9, 1860 CE
Japanese Embassy to the United States
Ambassador Shinmi Masaoki sets sail for San Francisco, leading the first Japanese diplomatic mission to the United States. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
Sep 14, 1862 CE
Namamugi Incident
Namamugi Incident: Four British subjects were attacked by guards on the Tōkaidō for failing to pay proper respect to a daimyo. One, a merchant named Charles Lennox Richardson, was killed. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
Mar 11, 1863 CE
Order to expel barbarians
Order to expel barbarians Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
May 1, 1864 CE
Mito Rebellion
The Mito Rebellion starts in Mito Domain and continues until January 1865. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
Jun 7, 1866 CE
Second Chōshū expedition
The Second Chōshū expedition starts, only to be halted after death of shogun Tokugawa Iemochi in August 1866, critically discrediting the Tokugawa shogunate. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
Jan 30, 1867 CE
Emperor Kōmei
Emperor Kōmei died at the age of 35. It's generally believed due to the smallpox epidemic. This marked the end of the Edo period. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (19th century):
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Jan 3, 1868 CE
Meiji Restoration
Meiji Restoration restored practical abilities and the political system under Emperor Meiji. This ended the Tokugawa Shogunate. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
1869 CE
Edo
The city of Edo was formally renamed to Tokyo ("eastern capital"). The city of Tokyo was officially established. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
1871 CE
Abolition of Han system
Abolition of Han system, being replaced by a system of Japanese prefectures. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
1873 CE
Seikanron
Seikanron: Japanese government debated and rejected the idea of the invasion of Korea. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
Feb 16, 1874 CE
Saga Rebellion
Saga Rebellion Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
1875 CE
feudal society
Japan quickly transformed in one generation from an isolated feudal society to a modern industrialized nation state and an emerging great power. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
1876 CE
Akizuki rebellion
Akizuki, Hagi and Shinpūren Rebellions. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
1877 CE
Satsuma Rebellion
Satsuma Rebellion. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
Aug 23, 1878 CE
Takebashi incident
Takebashi incident: A riot by underpaid Imperial Guards. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
1884 CE
Chichibu incident
Chichibu incident: A peasants rebellion. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
Nov 29, 1890 CE
Constitution of the Empire of Japan
The Constitution of the Empire of Japan (Meiji Constitution) was enacted. This turned Japan into a quasi-absolute monarchy with a representative democracy. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
Oct 28, 1891 CE
1891 Mino–Owari earthquake
1891 Mino–Owari earthquake: A strongest recorded inland earthquake of Japan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
Aug 1, 1894 CE
First Sino-Japanese War
First Sino-Japanese War starts. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
Apr 17, 1895 CE
First Sino-Japanese War
The First Sino-Japanese War is won by the Japanese, resulting in the Treaty of Shimonoseki. It was the first major conflict between Japan and an overseas military power in modern times. For the first time, regional dominance in East Asia shifted from China to Japan. Korea became a vassal state of Japan. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
Jun 15, 1896 CE
1896 Sanriku earthquake
Sanriku earthquake kills 22,066 people. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
Jan 30, 1902 CE
Russo-Japanese War
Russo-Japanese War: Japan became the first Asian nation to sign a mutual defense pact with a European nation, Britain. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
Feb 8, 1904 CE
Russo-Japanese War
Russo-Japanese War: Japan launched a surprise torpedo attack on the Imperial Russian Navy at Port Arthur. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
Sep 5, 1905 CE
Russo-Japanese War
Russo-Japanese War: Japan became the first modern Asian nation to win a war against an Eastern European nation (Russia). The Treaty of Portsmouth was signed, ceding some Russian property and territory to Japan and ending the war. Pro-war activists staged the Hibiya incendiary incident nevertheless. This changed the global world order. Japan became the main Asian power. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
Aug 22, 1910 CE
Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910
Japan–Korea Treaty completes the annexation of the Korean Empire. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
Jul 30, 1912 CE
Emperor Meiji
Emperor Meiji died of kidney failure and ulcerative colitis at the age of 59. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Meiji period (1868–1912)): )
Jul 30, 1912 CE
Emperor Taishō
Prince Taisho becomes as the Emperor of Japan, marking the start of the Taishō period. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Taisho period (1912–1926)): )
Sep 5, 1914 CE
seaplane carrier
Japanese seaplane carrier Wakamiya conducts the world's first successful naval-launched air raids on 5 September 1914 and during the first months of World War I from Jiaozhou Bay off Qingdao. The first air-sea battle in history took place on 6 September 1914. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Taisho period (1912–1926)): )
Jan 18, 1915 CE
Japan
Japan sends the Twenty-One Demands to China. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Taisho period (1912–1926)): )
1917 CE
Wartime Law on Industrial Property
Kogyo Shoyuken Senji Ho, the Wartime Law on Industrial Property, is enacted. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Taisho period (1912–1926)): )
Jan 1, 1918 CE
Spanish flu
Spanish flu pandemic began to devastate Japan, which killed 400,000 people. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Japanese history" (Taisho period (1912–1926)): )
![A postcard made in the Russian Empire, early 20th century. Its French caption means "An Altai shaman (sorcerer)". It can be found at a Tomsk museum. The ethnographer Hoppál identifies the shamaness to be either an Altai-Kizhi or a Khakas, unable to be more precise based on this image alone.[1] The ethnographic photo on which this postcards was based had been taken by ethnographer S. I. Borisov in 1908.[2]. Note that the standing woman is holding a shaman's drum, not a gong.](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/SB_-_Altay_shaman_with_drum.jpg)
![Inubosaki is located eastern end of Chiba and is a great place to enjoy sunrise. 犬吠埼は千葉県の最東端に位置しているので、日の出を楽しむのに適した場所です。 [ Nikon D4, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR, 35mm, f/13.0, 30sec, ISO100, Lightroom 5 ]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Sunrise_in_Inubosaki_%289027196940%29.jpg/500px-Sunrise_in_Inubosaki_%289027196940%29.jpg)
