The Entire History of Japan to Fall Asleep To
Join us as we explore the vast history of Japan, from ancient periods to modern times. Discover key eras and cultural developments over the centuries.
Follow along with detailed insights into each period:
Jomon Period (14,000–300 BCE), Yayoi Period (300 BCE–250 CE), Kofun Period (250–538 CE), Asuka Period (538–710), Nara Period (710–794), Heian Period (794–1185), Kamakura Shogunate (1185–1333), Muromachi Period / Ashikaga Shogunate (1336–1573), Azuchi–Momoyama Period (1573–1603), Establishment of Tokugawa Rule, Economic and Cultural Developments, Western Encounters, Meiji Restoration (1868–1912), Taisho Period (1912–1926), Showa Period Pre-WWII (1926–1945), American Occupation (1945–1952), Economic Miracle (1950s–1980s), Bubble Burst and Lost Decades (1990s–2000s), Contemporary Japan (2010s–2020s).
Additionally, examine the role of women throughout Japanese history, the mythological origins of Japan, and Japan’s influence on global culture and diaspora.
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Timeline
00:00:Introduction
01:48:Jomon Period (14,000–300 BCE)
04:59:Yayoi Period (300 BCE–250 CE)
07:43:Kofun Period (250–538 CE)
10:08:Asuka Period (538–710)
13:34:Nara Period (710–794)
16:35:Heian Period (794–1185)
19:16:Kamakura Shogunate (1185–1333)
26:41:Muromachi Period / Ashikaga Shogunate (1336–1573)
30:58:Azuchi–Momoyama Period (1573–1603)
34:28:Establishment of Tokugawa Rule
41:55:Economic and Cultural Developments
49:55:Western Encounters
55:27:Meiji Restoration (1868–1912)
01:03:06:Taisho Period (1912–1926)
01:10:16:Showa Period Pre-WWII (1926–1945)
01:18:18:American Occupation (1945–1952)
01:27:23:Economic Miracle (1950s–1980s)
01:35:09:Bubble Burst and Lost Decades (1990s–2000s)
01:38:30:Contemporary Japan (2010s–2020s)
01:47:12:The Role of Women Throughout Japanese History
01:56:30:The Mythological Origins of Japan
01:58:51:Japan’s Influence on Global Culture
02:08:35:Japan’s Diaspora and Overseas Influence
02:15:23:Outro