奈良時代 Nara period: 700's. Nara as the capital (mostly).
平安時代 Heian period: 794-1185. Buddhism introduced. Mostly peaceful
(平安 means peace).
鎌倉時代 Kamakura period: 1185-1333. Samurai developed, Mongol horde.
室町時代 Muromachi period: 1336-1573. Zen, contact with West,
Christianity banned.
江戸時代 Edo period: 1603-1868. Tokugawa shogunate, Edo as capital,
isolationism, what I'd call high culture.
明治時代 Meiji period: 1868-1912. Meiji's reign. Japan industrializes.
大正時代 Taisho period: 1912-1926. Tiasho's reign.
昭和時代 Showa period: 1926-1989. Hirohito's reign.
小袖 basic Japanese robe, short-sleeved
袴 divided skirt, especially for men
帯 obi (belt)
成人 adult
花嫁 bride
花婿 groom
羽織 formal coat
留袖 married woman's ceremonial kimono
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