Early Japan

• 552: Traditional date for the introduction of Buddhism from Korea.
• 710: First permanent capital is established at Nara.
• 794: Capital is moved to Kyoto.
• 1185: Minamoto clan triumphs over Taira.
• 1192: Minamoto Yoritomo is given the title of Shogun.
• c. 1200 Ch'an (Zen) Buddhism is introduced
• 1274: Mongols under Khubilai Khan attempt to invade Japan.
• 1281: Second attempt by the Mongols to invade Japan.

Primary Sources

• Sarashina: Diary

Secondary Sources