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Heian period

last major division of classical Japanese history (794 to 1185), named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto

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940–1185 CE
Preceded by
Nara period
Succeeded by
Kamakura period

Overview

The Heian period (平安時代, Heian jidai) is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. It followed the Nara period, beginning when the 50th emperor, Emperor Kammu, moved the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (modern Kyoto). Heian (平安) means 'peace' in Japanese. It is a period in Japanese history when the Chinese influences were in decline and the national culture matured. The Heian period is also considered the peak of the Japanese imperial court, noted for its art, especially poetry and literature. Two syllabaries unique to Japan, katakana and hiragana, emerged during this time. This gave rise to Japan's famous vernacular literature, with many of its texts written by court ladies who were not as educated in Chinese as their male counterparts.

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Records (18)

  1. 940 CE — Battle of KojimaBattle · Taira Sadamori ▸ Masakado of Kanto
  2. 941 CE — Battle of HakataBattle · Japanese Government ▸ Governor Sumitomo
  3. 1058 — Battle of KawasakiBattle · Japan ▸ Abe Clan
  4. 1156 — Battle of ShirakawaBattle · Emperor Go Shirakawa ▸ Former Emperor Sutoku
  5. 1160 — Battle of RokuharaBattle · Taira ▸ Minamoto Yoshitomo, Fujiwara No-buyori
  6. 1180 — Battle of FujigawaBattle · Minamoto ▸ Taira
  7. 1180 — Battle of IshibashiyamaBattle · Taira Clan ▸ Yoritomo
  8. 1180 — Battle of UjigawaBattle · Taira ▸ Minamoto
  9. 1181 — Battle of SunomataBattle · Munemori Clan ▸ Minamoto Clan
  10. 1183 — Battle of HiuchiBattle · Taira Koremori ▸ Minamoto Yoshinaka
  11. 1183 — Battle of KurikaraBattle · Minamoto ▸ Taira
  12. 1183 — Battle of MizushimaBattle · Taira ▸ Minamoto Yoshinaka
  13. 1183 — Battle of ShinowaraBattle · Minamoto ▸ Taira
  14. 1184 — Battle of AwazuBattle · Kamakura ▸ Minamoto Yoshinaka
  15. 1184 — Battle of HojujiBattle · Minamoto Yoshinaka ▸ Emperor Go-Shinakawa
  16. 1184 — Battle of IchinotaniBattle · Minamoto ▸ Taira Munemori
  17. 1184 — Battle of UjiBattle · Minamoto Yoshitsune ▸ Yoshinaka
  18. 1185 — Battle of DannouraBattle · Minamoto ▸ Taira

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