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Japan Timelines

Timelines of periods in the history of Japan and Asia based on pottery, achievements and rulers of Japan.

Yamato Kings Timeline
Timeline of the kings of the Yamato Period of Ancient Japan.

Ancient Japan Timeline
From EAWC's Richard Hooker, a colorful, small graphical timeline. Related pages on the site explain the history of the ancient periods Yayoi, Jomon and the unknown period before.

Cross Cultural Timeline
From The History Channel, this graphic timeline shows what was happening in America, Europe, Middle East, Egypt, India, China, Japan, and Africa for 500 years starting in 500 BC.

Historical Japanese Time-Line
Periods from the Jomon (10,000-300 BC) to the Showa (1926-1989) with their salient points.

History Overview
Japanese dates from 300 BC, name of period (linked to description and bibliography) and summary of major events.

Timeline of Japanese History
Explanations of the major periods in Japanese history. Three ancient eras are: Jomon (10,000 - 300 B.C.), Yayoi (300 B.C. - A.D. 300), and Kofun (Yamato) (300 - 645).

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