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140 Moments
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1281
Sep-1281
Divine wind defeats Mongol invasions.
1280
20-Feb-1280
Imperial Court Prays for Victory Against Second Mongol Invasion
1279
12-Oct-1279
Nichiren's inscription of the Dai-Gohonzon.
1274
19-Nov-1274
First of the Mongol Invasions: Prelude to Conflict
1222
14-Jan-1222
Emperor Go-Horikawa's Ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne
1192
1192
Establishment of Kamakura Shogunate: End of Heian Era
1188
21-Mar-1188
Emperor Antoku's Ascension to Power
1185
1185
The Tale of the Heike: Epic Genpei War Account Completed
1185
Genpei War: Taira vs. Minamoto Power Struggle
25-Apr-1185
The Battle of Dannoura: Iconic Naval Clash in Japanese History
1157
1157
Empress Dowager Kenrei: A Powerful Figure of Kamakura Period
1156
11-Jul-1156
Siege of Shirakawa-den Battle: Key Events and Outcome
1068
22-Mar-1068
Emperor Go-Sanjō: Beginning of a Reign
1009
1009
Influential novel by Murasaki Shikibu.
0999
0999
Rise of the Fujiwara Clan
0794
0794
Transfer of Imperial Capital to Heian-kyo
0793
0793
The Heian period begins, characterized by the flourishing of arts and literature in Japan.
0781
31-Jul-0781
Earliest eruption of Mt. Fuji
0748
0748
The Great Buddha of Nara in Todai-ji Temple at 15 meters tall
0708
29-Aug-0708
First Copper Coin Minting in Japan
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