Yamato Period - Events

Events

  • 538: The Korean kingdom of Baekje dispatches a delegation to introduce Buddhism to the Japanese emperor
  • 593: Prince Shotoku of the Soga clan rules Japan and promotes Buddhism
  • 600: Prince Shotoku sends the first official Japanese mission to China
  • 604: Prince Shotoku issues a Chinese-style constitution (Kenpo Jushichijo), based on Confucian principles, which de facto inaugurates the Japanese empire
  • 605: Prince Shotoku declares Buddhism and Confucianism the state religions of Japan
  • 607: Prince Shotoku builds the Buddhist temple Horyuji in the Asuka valley
  • 645: Prince Shotoku is succeeded by Kotoku Tenno, who strengthens imperial power over aristocratic clans (Taika Reform), turning their states into provinces

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