The Pocket Guide to World HistoryJapan. 660BC Empire founded by legendary Jimmu. 5C AD First unified state. c552 Buddhism. 1192 First Shogun ruler. 1543 European contact (Portugal). 1639 Isolation. 1868 Meiji restoration. 1945-52 Allies occupy. 1947 Constitutional monarchy. [Read more ...] 4377 © Copyright 2007 PocketHistory.com Hosted by BenLo Park |