NohNoh (, Nō; Japanese pronunciation:, Sino-Japanese for "ability") is a major form of classical Japanese dance-drama that has been performed since the 14th century. It is Japan's oldest major theater art that is still regularly performed today. Noh is often based on tales from traditional literature featuring a supernatural being transformed into a human hero who narrates the story.
Sesshō and KampakuIn Japan, the Sesshō (摂政) was a regent who was named to act on behalf of either a child emperor before his coming of age, or an empress regnant. The Kampaku (関白) was theoretically a sort of chief advisor for the Emperor, but was in practice the title of both first secretary and regent who assisted an adult emperor.
ShintoReligion from JapanThe torii gateway to the Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, one of the most famous examples in the country. Torii mark the entrance to Shinto shrines and are recognizable symbols of the religion.Shinto (Japanese: 神道, Hepburn: Shintō; Japanese pronunciation:), also called Shintoism, is a religion from Japan.
SarugakuSarugaku (; "monkey music") was a form of theatre popular in Japan during the 11th to 14th centuries. One of its predecessors was a , a form of entertainment reminiscent of the modern-day circus, consisting mostly of acrobatics, juggling, and pantomime, sometimes combined with drum dancing. Sangaku came from China to Japan in the 8th century and there mingled with indigenous traditions, particularly the harvest celebrations of dengaku.
Nihon KiryakuNihon Kiryaku (日本紀略), or Abbreviated Chronicles of Japan, is a historical text on Japanese history. The first part chronologizes the events listed in the Six National Histories and contains excerpts from it. The second part contains excerpts from other works, notes, and government acts.
Fujiwara no MichinagaFujiwara no Michinaga (藤原 道長; Japanese pronunciation:, 966 – 3 January 1028) was a Japanese statesman. The Fujiwara clan's control over Japan and its politics reached its zenith under his leadership. Early lifeMichinaga was born in Kyōto, the son of Kaneie. Kaneie had become Regent in 986, holding the position until the end of his life in 990.
Kan'amiKan'ami Kiyotsugu (観阿弥 清次; 1333 – June 8, 1384) was a Japanese Noh actor, author, and musician during the Muromachi period. Born Yūzaki Kiyotsugu (結崎 清次) in Iga Province, Kan'ami also went by Miyomaru (観世丸) and Kanze Kiyotsugu (観世 清次). He is the father of the well-known playwright Zeami Motokiyo (世阿弥 元清). LifeKan'ami's paternal line traced through Iga Province into Yamada troupes. Kan'ami died in Suruga Province.Muromachi periodThe Muromachi period or Muromachi era (室町時代, Muromachi jidai), also known as the Ashikaga period or Ashikaga era (足利時代, Ashikaga jidai), is a division of Japanese history running from approximately 1336 to 1573.
Kamakura periodPeriod of Japanese history from CE 1185 to 1333 Part of a series on theHistory of JapanShōgun Minamoto no Yoritomo, founder of the Kamakura shogunate PrehistoricPaleolithic35,000–14,000 BCJōmon JōmonAkahoya eruption 14,000–1000 BCYayoi YayoiJimmu's Eastern ExpeditionZoku-JōmonWaCivil WarYamatai 1000 BC – 300 AD AncientKofun KofunYamato KingshipToraijinSilla–Goguryeo and Paekche–Kaya–Wa WarFive kings of Wa 300–538 AD ClassicalAsuka Soga–Mononobe conflictTaika ReformBattle of BaekgangJinshin WarHakuhō periodRitsuryō 538–710Nara KojikiNihon ShokiTenpyō epidemic 710–794HeianHōgen rebellionGenpei War 794–1185 FeudalKamakuraKamakura shogunateJōkyū WarMongol invasionsGenkō WarKenmu Restoration 1185–1333MuromachiWokouAshikaga shogunateNanboku-chō periodSengoku periodŌnin WarMeiō incident 1336–1573Azuchi–Momoyama Nanban tradeImjin WarBattle of Sekigahara 1573–1603 Early modernEdo (Tokugawa) Tokugawa shogunateInvasion of RyukyuSiege of OsakaSakoku1707 Hōei earthquakePerry ExpeditionConvention of KanagawaBakumatsuMeiji RestorationBoshin War 1603–1868 ModernMeiji Empire of JapanRyūkyū DispositionSatsuma RebellionFirst Sino-Japanese WarMeiji ConstitutionInvasion of Taiwan (1895)Colonization of TaiwanBoxer RebellionRusso-Japanese WarColonization of Korea 1868–1912Taishō Taishō DemocracyWorld War IIntervention in SiberiaGreat Kantō earthquake 1912–1926Shōwa MilitarismFinancial crisisInvasion of ManchuriaMay 15 incidentFebruary 26 incidentAnti-Comintern PactSecond Sino-Japanese WarWorld War IITripartite PactAttack on Pearl HarborPacific WarAtomic bombingsSoviet–Japanese WarSurrender of JapanOccupation of JapanPostwar ConstitutionPostwar JapanAnpo protestsEconomic miracleAsset price bubble1926–1989Heisei Lost DecadesKobe earthquakeCool JapanTōhoku earthquake 1989–2019ReiwaCOVID-19 pandemicAbe assassination 2019–present Topics Capital punishment Currency Earthquakes Economy Era names Education Foreign relations Geography Historiography Religion Buddhism Christianity Hinduism Islam Judaism New religions Shinto Military Naval Politics Science and technology Sports World Heritage Sites Glossary History Timelinevte The Kamakura period (鎌倉時代, Kamakura jidai; 1185–1333) is a period of Japanese history that marks the governance by the Kamakura shogunate, officially established in 1192 in Kamakura by the first shōgun Minamoto no Yoritomo after the conclusion of the Genpei War, which saw the struggle between the Taira and Minamoto clans.
JapanCountry in East AsiaJapan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asian mainland, it is bordered to the west by the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk in the north, and the East China Sea in the south. The Japanese archipelago consists of four major islands alongside over 14,000 smaller islands.
Eiga MonogatariEiga Monogatari (栄花物語; trans., Story of Splendor) is a Japanese monogatari and epic account that relates events in the life of the imperial courtierFujiwara no Michinaga. It is believed to have been written by a number of authors between 1028 and 1107 during the Heian era. It is notable for giving considerable credit to the Fujiwara family, especially Michinaga. It was translated into English by and Helen Craig McCullough in 1980 as A Tale of Flowering Fortunes.
New YearThe New Year is the time or day at which a new calendar year begins and the calendar's year count increments by one. Many cultures celebrate the event in some manner. In the Gregorian calendar, the most widely used calendar system today, New Year occurs on January 1 (New Year's Day, preceded by New Year's Eve). This was also the first day of the year in the original Julian calendar and the Roman calendar (after 153 BC).Heian periodThe domain of notable clans in Japan (1183)LocationJapanLeadersEmperor Kanmu (781–806)Fujiwara no Yoshifusa (858–872)Fujiwara no Morozane (1075–1086)Emperor Antoku (1180-1185)Key eventsFujiwara clan rule starts (858)Fujiwara clan overthrown (1068)Taira no Kiyomori seizes power (1156)Battle of Dan-no-ura (1185)*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.