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The Land of the Rising Sun: Japanese History (2 threads, 60 posts)
Japan does not appear in history until 57 AD when it is first mentioned in Chinese histories, where it is referred to as "Wa." The Chinese historians tell us of a land divided into a hundred or so separate tribal communities without writing or political cohesion. The Japanese do not start writing their histories until around 600 AD; this historical writing culminates in 700 AD in the massive chronicles, The Record of Ancient Matters and the Chronicles of Japan. These chronicles tell a much different and much more legendary history of Japan, deriving the people of Japan from the gods themselves. ...

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The Nara period: 710 to 784 AD

Establishment of a first permanent capital at Nara also known as Heijo kyo; emergence of Japanese patterns of administration and institutions. Beginning of classical period.

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Adoption of Chinese models (* Julia Manach, Dec 3, 2003 - 07:27 )

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