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Muromachi period (1333–1568)
- What was the Edo period and what happened before it?
- How many periods did Japan have?
- What was the period before Tokugawa?
What was the Edo period and what happened before it?
The Edo period: 1603-1867
Ieyasu established a new government in Edo and became the first shogun of the Edo Bakufu in 1603. Edo, a sleepy little town until then, was transformed into a huge political city by aggressive public works including land reclamation, new canals and clean water supply systems.
How many periods did Japan have?
Thus, since 1868, there have only been five era names assigned: Meiji, Taishō, Shōwa, Heisei, and Reiwa, each corresponding with the rule of only one emperor. Upon death, the emperor is thereafter referred to by the era of his reign. For example, Mutsuhito is posthumously known as "Emperor Meiji" (明治天皇, Meiji Tennō).
What was the period before Tokugawa?
Heian Era (794 – 1192)
With this, government power declined as less tax revenue was brought in to support its activities. The warriors known as Samurai, who protected the land and whose duties were to keep order in the countryside, were introduced.
