The Sengoku period, also known as the Warring States period, begins in Japan, marking an era of social upheaval, political intrigue, and nearly constant military conflict among various competing feudal lords (daimyos).
The Onin War marks the outbreak of widespread civil war in Japan, which ignited the Sengoku period. It weakened the Ashikaga shogunate and created a power vacuum filled by regional lords.
Oda Nobunaga begins his campaign to unify Japan under his rule, employing innovative military tactics and promoting trade and culture.
Oda Nobunaga is betrayed and forced to commit seppuku during the Incident at Honnō-ji, interrupting his unification efforts.
A decisive battle that establishes Tokugawa Ieyasu as the dominant power in Japan, setting the stage for the Tokugawa shogunate.
Tokugawa Ieyasu is appointed shogun, beginning a period of peace and stability known as the Edo period, lasting over 250 years.