History of Takyoto

The history of Takyoto surrounds the history of the 6 islands of Takyoto and its people. This rich history spans from the ancient, imperial history of the region to the modern era of Takyoto, as a stable republic. The history and settlement of Takyoto is estimated to have begun during the Jōmon period around 13,000 BC. This included the Japanese exploration of regions surrounding them, and expanding their growing nation. Human development was soon fostered and developed stably, filled with culture. Early versions of pottery and other art could be traced at this time, with the earliest written mention of the region coming in just several hundred years after.

A temporary capital was set up by the Japanese around the Nara period, which was known as Tōru. Tōru was known to be a major cultural center at the time, with several centers for religion, art, and other cultural depictions. The imperial family of Japan had most of the control of Takyoto at the time, until around 794, during the Fujinawa period. During the Fujinawa period, most of the residents overthrew the Japanese control of Takyoto, and set up a minor imperial government to replace. The capital was soon changed to the current capital, Toyokin. Even though the imperial family of Takyoto had most of the rein and control over its territory for several eras, with hundreds of much smaller domains being ruled under the family, they have been known to have been overthrown during their rule in some periods by the shoguns and samurai. Around the Karuzami period, the Karuzami shogunate was the main ruler of power, and like its neighbor Japan, had refused to contact most of the outside world except for its surrounding neighbors such as Hokkodo and Okatabawashi.

The Meiji period brought forth major changes to the government and power of the President of Takyoto. The Empire of Japan was expanding outside of the Japanese borders and into Takyoto, the rest of East Asia, and many countries located in Southeast Asia. This meant that Japan had control over the President and the rest of the country, and became Japanese territory. This was, however, until the Empire of Japan crumbled after World War II, giving back the control of Takyoto back to the republic government and the President.

After World War II, Takyoto has enjoyed great economic and political growth, and yet still keeping with it's peaceful and responsible culture. The country has grown in the manufacturing business, with many companies which are known to design automobiles, aircraft, and consumer electronics. However, recent natural disasters such as the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Typhoon Nohakai have damaged the nation physically. However, the country has managed to recover from these events, and continues to strive and success.

Jōmon period
The Jōmon period lasted from around 14,000 to 300 BC. The first signs of civilization and stable living settlements in Takyoto could be traced back to around the middle of the Jōmon period. Japanese had sailed to explore and found the island of Tōru, and made some off shore settlements. Jōmon culture was characterized by the Mesolithic and Neolithic hunter-gatherer lifestyle of many. Most dwellings for the people were in the mountain caves found just a few kilometers off the northern coast of Tōru. The living patterns and routines of the people on Tōru during the Jōmon period were quite primitive, and not very advanced. Agriculture was hardly practiced at the time, with very basic and unsuccessful guidelines for agricultural practices. Meanwhile, pottery was more popular, with early versions of clay pots and vases being traced back to 2,100 BC. Most early depictions of clay vessels around this time were very simple, and had limited to no designs. As the Jōmon period came to end however, most potters had already dressed their vessels with somewhat intricate designs. Most designs were usually implemented with the use of sticks found in the region.

Most findings of vessels and pots tracing back to the Jōmon period are found on Tōru. However very few have been also excavated near the northern coastline of Shokishima, most commonly in areas near the Kamotsu-ōdan Strait. The most recent excavations have taken place in the past decade as of 2011. However, the frequency of excavations have decreased over the years as recent urban development and sprawl have limited the land available for findings. However, several places have been put off limits from developers for historical findings and natural habitats for the environment. Dogū have been found and dated to the late Jōmon period, when these figurines were said to have been first created.

Yayoi period
The Yayoi period lasted from about 400 or 300 BC until 250 AD. The Yayoi period completely superseded and followed the Jōmon period. The Yayoi period was named after the Yayoi town that was located in Bunkyō, Tōkyō. Yayoi was where most of the first recognized traces to the Yayoi period were excavated. During the Yayoi period, many cultural practices of the people during the time had changed. An influx of wet-rice farming, copper making, bronze making, and iron making. While rice farming and copper making was introduced during the early years of the Yayoi period, it is thought that bronze and iron making made their way into practice during the mid-Yayoi period. Copper was used for the vessels in place of clay that was used during the Jōmon period. Meanwhile bronze or iron were used for ceremonial or agricultural uses respectively. Most of the iron and bronze were imported from Japan during 50-25 BC. Shamanism was widely practiced for the people believed that it led to good crops and produce.

Takyoto was still under the rule of Japan by 60 AD. However, the six islands were barely mentioned in the Chinese Book of the Later Han, as they were still rarely known to the outside world at the time. Most of its recognition came from the people of Wa, one of the earlier names for Japan. The Book of the Later Han has a line saying: "Across the ocean from Lelang are the people of Wa. And further away are the people of Chè." Chè was the earlier name of Tōru. However, the other five islands were not mentioned until later periods due to the slow exploration of the islands at that time.

Asuka period
Preceding the Asuka period was the Kofun period, however records of the Kofun period have been lost or rarely found over time and is no longer pointed out in Takyotan history. The Asuka period lasted from 538 to 710, but some historians have mentioned of extending its years from 250 to 710 in Takyotan history. At this time, the further exploration of the islands of Takyoto were started. Most explorers sailed beyond Tōru and into Shokishima, mainly along the northern coast. The higher class people that had resided in the Takyotan islands during the Asuka period had begun practicing Buddhism, thus the low and rare practice during the Asuka period. Buddhism was introduced to the early Takyotans and Japanese by the Baekje people. Most of the lower class and peasants could not practice Buddhism. At one time during the Asuka period, Buddhism practices had even taken a halt for a few decades because of the unpopularity, but continued slowly after.

The people living on Tōru and Shokishima were still under the control of the Japanese government. Prince Shōtoku was the main power over the two regions, along with Empress Suiko. She was the niece of the previous emperor who had been assassinated in 593. She was the first female ruler of Japan and Takyoto ever since the earlier ages.

Nara period
The Nara period took place during the 8th century, and was the golden age of the Japanese state. The Nara period took place from 710 to 759.