c. 538★★★★★
Buddhism introduced to Japan
By tradition, a king of Baekje sends Buddhist images and scriptures to the Yamato court, beginning Buddhism's spread in Japan.
Religion· Japan, South Korea
Timeline
3 events6th century
7th century
- c. 604★★★★★
Prince Shōtoku's Seventeen-article constitution
A moral and political code attributed to Prince Shōtoku, drawing on Confucian and Buddhist ideals of government.
PoliticsReligion· Japan
8th century
- 712★★★★★
Kojiki compiled
The Kojiki, Japan's oldest surviving chronicle, is presented to the imperial court.
CultureReligion· Japan