Defection to Go-Daigo
Takauji turns against the Kamakura shogunate and supports Go-Daigo
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1333 in Japan
Explore 12 historical events and records for Japan in 1333.
Historical records for Japan in 1333
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May
Rokuhara Attack
Anti Hojo forces attack the shogunate's Kyoto offices
June
Kenmu Restoration Begins
Go-Daigo returns to power after the collapse of the Kamakura shogunate
July
Fall of Kamakura
Hojo Takatoki dies as Kamakura falls to imperial forces
Fall of Kamakura Shogunate
Go-Daigo's supporters overthrow the Kamakura shogunate
Kamakura Shogunate Ends
The Hojo regency collapses with the fall of Kamakura
Siege of Kamakura
Nitta Yoshisada attacks Kamakura and destroys Hojo power
Imperial Government Restored
Go-Daigo attempts direct imperial government after military rule collapses
Imperial Loyalty
Kusunoki Masashige is rewarded for loyalty to Go-Daigo
Imperial Service
Chikafusa serves the restored imperial government
August
Shogun Appointed
Prince Moriyoshi is appointed shogun under Go-Daigo's restoration
Other events (month unknown)
Coup
Overthrows the Hojo Regents after refusing to accept retirement
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