Information about the early history of Japan written for the English-reading public by an Irish-born teacher of English now living in Japan. In several short paragraphs, you can read about the principal leaders and achievements of various periods in Japanese history, such as the Nara period. Covers Japan's earliest history and moves forward into the nineteenth century. If you can look past the advertising, which supports the cost of maintaining the site, you'll find an informed perspective on Japanese history from an acutely observant Western transplant.