Though emperors are Shinto chiefs, they patronize Buddhism in the belief that its teachings will bring about a peaceful society and protect the state. NARA (710 - 794) Imperial court builds new capital, modeled upon Chang-an in China, at Nara. Especially powerful is that of Fujiwara no Kamatari, who helped push the reforms. He also calls for reverence for Buddhism and the Confucian virtues.ĪSUKA (645 -710) A great wave of reforms called the Taika no Kaishin (Taika Reforms) aims to strengthen the emperor's power. He seeks centralization of government and a bureaucracy of merit. Shotoku Taishi (574-622) begins to shape Japanese society and government more after the pattern of China. Yamato clan rulers, claiming descent from Amaterasu Omikami, begin the imperial dynasty that continues to occupy the throne today. KOFUN (YAMATO) (300 - 645) Unified state begins with emergence of powerful clan rulers Japan establishes close contacts with mainland Asia.Ĭlan rulers are buried in kofun (large tomb mounds), surrounded by haniwa (clay sculptures). 100-300: Local clans form small political units. In Shinto, Japan's oldest religion, people identify kami (divine forces) in nature and in such human virtues as loyalty and wisdom. Era named "Yayoi" after the place in Tokyo where wheel-turned pottery was found. 300) Rice cultivation, metalworking, and the potter's wheel are introduced from China and Korea. Mythological Jimmu ("Divine Warrior"), descendant of sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami, founds empire. Stone Age hunters and gatherers who make jomon (rope-patterned) pottery inhabit Japan. JOMON (10,000 - 300 B.C.) Prehistoric period of tribal/clan organization. Notice how long the prehistorical era was compared to other periods. Some developments emerged over a period of years, and precise dates for events before A.D.
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