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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 1)

Great Kanto Earthquake (Part 2)

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