Category
History
Follow Japanese history by period and event, with enough structure to keep the larger timeline visible.
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Articles in this category
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History
How Japan Became Japan: Before the Samurai
Rice, Himiko, Yamatai, kofun, Buddhism, Nara, Heian, and the road to samurai power.
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History
Sengoku
Warlords, castles, weapons, battlefield geography, and the myths around unification.
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History
Bakumatsu
Black ships, Shinsengumi, civil war, Restoration, and the collapse of the old order.
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History
Hidden Historic Places
Historic routes beyond the standard first-time Japan itinerary.