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History of Japan

In order to understand any contemporary society, a knowledge of its history is essential. The following pages present the most general facts of Japanese history.

Periods of Japanese History
Early Japan until 710
Nara and Heian Periods 710-1192
Kamakura Period 1192-1333
Muromachi Period 1338-1573
Azuchi-Momoyama Period 1573-1603
Edo Period 1603-1868
Meiji Period 1868-1912
Taisho and Early Showa Period 1912-1945
Postwar Period since 1945

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Great Kanto Earthquake (Part 2)
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