Medieval Japan

  • Feb 23, 710

    Capital city moved to Nara

    The administration begins trying to enforce the land tax system as implemented in the Taika reforms
  • Feb 23, 712

    The Kojiki is completed

    The Kojiki is a collection of myths concerning the origin of the four home islands of Japan, and the Kami.
  • Mar 3, 725

    Shomu becomes Emperor

    Shomu becomes Emperor
    Emperor Shomu was the 45th emperor of Japan.
  • Feb 23, 736

    Kegon sect of Buddhism comes over from China

    Kegon sect of Buddhism comes over from China
  • Feb 23, 757

    Yoro Codes become law

    These replace the Taihō Ritsuryō and are also based on Tang China laws
  • Feb 28, 794

    Capital City moves to Heiankyo

    Imperial court and capital city moved to Heiankyo.
  • Feb 23, 816

    Kukai established a monastery on Mt Koya

  • Jul 28, 1156

    Hogen Incident

    Hogen Incident
  • Feb 27, 1175

    Honen Shonin starts the Pure Land sect of Buddhism

    Honen Shonin starts the Pure Land sect of Buddhism
  • Apr 27, 1185

    Taira defeated at Dannoura

    Taira defeated at Dannoura
    The Taira were totally defeated in a sea battle at Dannoura.