Periods

29th June 2015

Sengoku

From approximately 1467 to 1603 AD, in Japan, this was known as the Sengoku period (戦国時代). It was a period of war between states, and power struggles between the daimyo, who were the local lords. The Shogunate had lost influence and power over the local lords while struggling to maintain […]

29th June 2015

Heian

Samurai All Posts, Periods Ainu, Emperor Kanmu, Fujiwara clan, Kyoto, samurai 0

The Heian period (平安時代) of Japan ran from 794 AD to 1185 AD. Heian (平安) also means peace in Japanese. This period took its name from what was the capital city at the time, Heian Kyo, or what became known as modern-day Kyoto. The earlier introduction of Buddhism and Chinese […]

28th June 2015

Asuka

Samurai All Posts, Periods Buddhism, China, Confucius, Prince Shotoku 0

The Asuka period (飛鳥時代), or also known as the Asuka Jidai which translated to the “period of flying bird” evolved from the previous Kofun period, and arrived with the introduction of Buddhism to Japan by the monk named Baekjein in 538 AD. It ranged from 538 AD to 710 AD. Japan […]

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