Miyajima means “Shrine-Island” rightly called so for its famous Itsukushima Shinto Shrine in the city of Hatsu Kaichi in Hiroshima prefecture of Japan.
It was erected probably in 6th century, destroyed many time and finally established in the mid of …
Construction of Osaka Castle or Ōsaka-jō started in 1583 by Tayotomi Hideyoshi, who brought the entire Japan under his rule during 16 century. It was built on the former site of Temple Ishiyama which was destroyed by Oda Nobunaga during …
So its just time, finishing the History of Japan, to write about the places me and my friends have visited. The times we had together and what we plan to do in future.
Let me start with a video from …
It is believed that Japanese language is related to Korean, eastern Siberian and Manchurian and possibly distantly Mongolian or Turkish language. However, native phonetic writing system was developed from Chinese characteristics during 6th century with the transmission of Buddhism, which …
With the fall of Shogunates, the imperial restoration of Meiji Govt. came into power. The centuries old class division and Feudal System came to an end. Japan opened trade relations with USA and other Europeans powers.
Meiji Govt. has credit …
In 1603 the last king of Shogunate moved his capital to Edo, the present Tokyo and this was the beginning of Edo period.
This was the major turning point in the history of Japan. Tokugawa Ieyasu created the mold in …
A short-lived restoration of imperial rule from 1333 to 1338 under Go Diago who was overthrown by Ashikaga Takauji who became on firm footing after the conflicts of several decades but later lost control over the feudal coalition. Japan lost …
Mina Moto no Yoritomo became Japan’s first permanent shogun in 1192. He established military government, created military, feudal and judicial systems lasted almost for 700 years until the resign of last shogun in 1867.
During 11th and 12th century the …
The early Heian period is marked with the characteristics of elegance and beauty. Mission to tang China was ceased after 894, stemming the flow of mainland culture into Japan. There was revival of Ritsuryo system but the concept of Kochi …
The Nara period is inaugurated by the construction of a new capital at Nara based on the Chinese architecture, which remained capital for 70 years until it was moved frequently around Nara, Kyoto and Osaka. Chinese culture influence was increased. …
Scattered tribes were consolidated under Yamato clan – the first ruler of the imperial government. Under him the Government became more centralized and class and divisions became more elaborate. Contacts have been established between Japan and the kingdoms on the …
Agriculture was introduced into northern Kyushu from Korean peninsular. Cultivation of crops including rice, millet, barley, wheat and especially wetland rice became the main occupation. Bronze, copper and iron was used for agricultural tools, weapons and ritual objects like bells …
