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140 Moments
1281
Divine wind defeats Mongol invasions.
1280
1279
Nichiren's inscription of the Dai-Gohonzon.
1274
First of the Mongol Invasions: Prelude to Conflict
1222
Emperor Go-Horikawa's Ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne
1192
Establishment of Kamakura Shogunate: End of Heian Era
1188
Emperor Antoku's Ascension to Power
1185
The Tale of the Heike: Epic Genpei War Account Completed
Genpei War: Taira vs. Minamoto Power Struggle
The Battle of Dannoura: Iconic Naval Clash in Japanese History
1157
Empress Dowager Kenrei: A Powerful Figure of Kamakura Period
1156
Siege of Shirakawa-den Battle: Key Events and Outcome
1068
Emperor Go-Sanjō: Beginning of a Reign
1009
Influential novel by Murasaki Shikibu.
0999
Rise of the Fujiwara Clan
0794
The Heian period begins, characterized by the flourishing of arts and literature in Japan.
0781
Earliest eruption of Mt. Fuji
0748
The Great Buddha of Nara in Todai-ji Temple at 15 meters tall
0708