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    History of Japan: From Early History to the Present Day
    History of Japan: From Early History to the Present Day
    History of Japan: From Early History to the Present Day
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    History of Japan: From Early History to the Present Day

    By Viktoria Niebuhr

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    History of Japan: From early history to the present day

    Introduction to Japan's history

    Are you interested in the history of Japan?

    Would you like to know more about the peculiarities and characteristics of each Japanese epoch?

    "Marco Polo was the first to mention the Japanese territory of Eastern Asia around 1300 in his writings. Zipango (the medieval name for Japan in Europe) was in his mind a land covered with gold, silver and pearls. This and many other mysteries persisted until the first actual arrival of globetrotters from Europe. Japan was a distant beauty to explore.

    Today, Japan likes to present itself to the public as a unit. However, the complexity of its culture can quickly be guessed if one considers the geographically extensive area (377,835 km²) on which the country stretches. Differences in religion, language and cuisine are therefore indispensable. The different climate zones that Japan encompasses also contribute to the country's diversity."

    You'll find out in this book:

    ... Japan and its origins

    ... The Early History of Japan (about 30,000 years ago to 300 AD)

    ... Antiquity (300 – 1192 AD)

    ... The middle ages (1192-1603): The period of the shoguns and Samurai

    ... Early Modern Age: Time for Peace and Cultural Developments

    ... Modernity: Japan's role in World War I and World War II, Pearl Harbour and much more.

    ... Heisei period: Japan today - culture, trends etc

    ... And much more!

    Secure the book today and immerse yourself in the history of Japan!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherViktoria Niebuhr
    Release dateAug 10, 2019
    ISBN9781393334460
    History of Japan: From Early History to the Present Day

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      History of Japan - Viktoria Niebuhr

      History of Japan

      From early history to the present day

      by Viktoria Niebuhr

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Early History (about 30.000 years ago until 300 A.D.)

      Jomon-Period

      Yayoi period (300 B.C. - 300 A.D.)

      Antiquity (300 - 1192 A.D.)

      Kofun-Period (300 – 538)

      Asuka period (538 – 710)

      Taika-Reform (645 – 702 / 718)

      Taiho-Kodex (701)

      Nara period (710 – 794)

      Heian period (794 – 1192)

      The Middle Ages (1192 – 1603)

      Shoguns (1192 – 1868)

      Kamakura period (1192 bis 1333)

      Muromachi period (1338 – 1573)

      The Sengoku period (1467 – 1573)

      Azuchi-Momomaya period (1573 – 1603)

      Early modern age

      Edo period (also: Tokugawa period, 1603 – 1868)

      The modern age

      Meji period (1868 – 1912)

      Taisho period (1912 - 1926)

      Showa period (1926 - 1989)

      Heisei period (1989 - today)

      End

      Introduction

      Marco Polo was the first to mention the Japanese territory of Eastern Asia around 1300 in his writings. Zipango (the medieval name for Japan in Europe) was in his mind a land covered with gold, silver and pearls. This and many other mysteries persisted until the first actual arrival of globetrotters from Europe. Japan was a distant beauty to explore.

      Today, Japan likes to present itself to the public as a unit. However, the complexity of its culture can quickly be guessed if one considers the geographically extensive area (377,835 km²) on which the country stretches. Differences in religion, language and cuisine are therefore indispensable. The different climate zones that Japan encompasses also contribute to the country's diversity.

      Japan is a fertile country. It consists of vast mountain landscapes, many waters and unique flora and fauna. The four main islands Hokkaido, Shinkoku, Kyushu and Honshu together form the national territory. The largest island Honshu is home to approx. 80 per cent of the total population, and represents the economically strongest area of Japan, among other things because of the Tokyo/Kanto region.

      Hunted down by numerous volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and earthquakes, Japan is a country that must be prepared for disasters. This was demonstrated by the nuclear disaster in Fukushima (2011). The reason for this is the four tectonic plates that unite Japan. An insanely frequented quake, which fortunately goes unnoticed most of the time, is on the Japanese agenda due to this geographical localization. Sometimes, strengths of up to nine on the Richter scale can be achieved, of which the population can be warned early enough due to advanced technology. The Japanese house construction method has adapted to the geographical conditions and therefore offers good stability. In addition, Japanese citizens became aware of how to behave in emergency situations early on.

      Japan is located in the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, a geographical belt consisting of volcanoes. This surrounds the Pacific from three sides. Since most of Japan has a deep-sea coast, the danger of tsunamis is drastically increased. The large urban agglomerations around Tokyo are due to this narrow settlement area.

      Japanese time counting begins with the Kofun period (ca. 300 - 552 AD). Japan corresponded closely with its neighbours, China and Korea. The empire came into being. However, the country's early history also reflects important events that underpin Japanese cultural understanding. Here, it is important to distinguish between mythological and factually proven traditions. There are different research results based on different sources and dates.

      The following text provides an introduction to the current scientific consensus in Japanese history. The different epochs, from early history to modern times, are examined for their peculiarities and their explosiveness with regard to the development of Japan. Furthermore, the text examines the effects of history on Japanese social and economic structures. Today's Japan is the last topic of this introduction. Finally, we look at the future of Japan, with possible problems arising from the present.

      Early History (about 30.000 years ago until 300 A.D.)

      Jomon-Period

      The history of Japan began with Stone Age people who arrived on the Japanese archipelagos some 30,000 years ago. Before the Ice Age, the approximately 8,500 islands could still be reached by humans via existing connections to the mainland. This changed with the rise of the sea level, which brought Japan into the geographically isolated position that still exists today. The Stone Age civilization, which began with the end of the last ice age is called Jomon culture.

      The primitive people of the Ainu only began to fully inhabit Japan 15,000 years after the Stone Age. The Mongols from Central Asia followed. At first, there was a peaceful coexistence of both peoples. The spread of famines became a problem for the

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