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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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Asuka Period (seventh century)

592-622 Adoption of Chinese culture by Yamato court.
646 Coup d'état that eliminates the Soga clan, followed by the Taika reforms inspired by the Tang dynasty from China
Beginning of the code system of government; the first attempt to create a centralized monarchy

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History: Asuka Period (* Neima Nebet, Sep 5, 2004 - 14:02 )

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