Japanese history

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Periods of Japanese History

Periodization of Japanese History

Periodization is a very controversial matter, with much disagreement among historians. Also, there are variations according to academic field. Here are links to some examples:

Common Japanese Period Subdivision (according to Library of Congress) U. of Maryland

Historical periods of Japan Wikipedia

Outline chronology of Japanese cultural history NCSU

The Ohio State University Libraries follows the Common Japanese periodical subdivision tables (see above). However, these wiki pages are set up according to art historical conventions followed both in Japan and around the world. Where there is disagreement about dates, links are provided to sources with more information.

The chronological table of Japanese history

List of Rulers: Japan
A Chronology of Japanese History
Guide to Japanese historical periods (Minneapolis Institute of Arts) http://www.artsmia.org/art-of-asia/history/japan-historical-periods.cfm

Japanese Historical Periods

Prehistoric Periods 先史時代(before c. AD 552)

Jōmon (Joumon) Period 縄文時代
Yayoi Period 弥生時代
Kofun Period 古墳時代

Asuka Period 飛鳥時代(552-645)

Nara Period 奈良時代

Nara Period 奈良時代 JAANUS

Hakuo Period 奈良時代前期 -白鳳時代日本美術(645-710)
Tenpyō (Tenpyou) Period 奈良時代後期 - 天平時代日本美術(710-794)

Heian Period 平安時代(794–1185)

Kamakura Period 鎌倉時代・南北朝時代(1185–1333)

Muromachi Period 室町時代(1333–1568)

Momoyama Period 桃山時代(1568–1600)

Edo Period 江戸時代(1600–1868)

Meiji Period 明治時代(1868-1912)

Taishō (Taishou) Period 大正時代(1912-1926)

Shōwa (Shouwa) Period 昭和時代(1926-1989)

Heisei Period 平成時代(1989-Present)