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Battle of Ichi-no-Tani near Kobe, Japan

Kobe, officially Kobe City (神戸市, Kōbe-shi; [koː.beꜜ.ɕi]), is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

Kobe, officially Kobe City (神戸市, Kōbe-shi; [koː.beꜜ.ɕi]), is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. With a population of around 1.5 million, Kobe is Japan's seventh-largest city and the third-largest port city after Tokyo and Yokohama. It is located in the Kansai region, which makes up the southern side of the main island of Honshū, on the north shore of Osaka Bay. It is part of the Keihanshin metropolitan area along with Osaka and Kyoto. The Kobe city centre is located about 35 km (22 mi) west of Osaka and 70 km (43 mi) southwest of Kyoto.

The earliest written records regarding the region come from the Nihon Shoki, which describes the founding of the Ikuta Shrine by Empress Jingū in AD 201.

Historical Significance

Kobe, officially Kobe City (神戸市, Kōbe-shi; [koː.

Events Before

  1. Supernova SN 1181 in the constellation Cassiopeia is observed by Chinese and Japanese astronomers and is visible for 185

    Supernova SN 1181 in the constellation Cassiopeia is observed by Chinese and Japanese astronomers and is visible for 185 days to February 6, 1182

  2. Ubaldo Allucingoli replaces Alexander III as Pope Lucius III

    Ubaldo Allucingoli replaces Alexander III as Pope Lucius III

  3. The high altar of Paris cathedral Notre Dame is consecrated by Cardinal Henri de Château-Marçay and Maurice de Sully

    The high altar of Paris cathedral Notre Dame is consecrated by Cardinal Henri de Château-Marçay and Maurice de Sully

  4. Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures and flee to western Japan

    Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures and flee to western Japan to escape the Minamoto clan (Traditional Japanese date: 25th Day of the 7th Month of the 2nd Year of Juei)

  5. Battle of Mizushima: Japanese Taira clan defeat the Minamoto

    Battle of Mizushima: Japanese Taira clan defeat the Minamoto

Events After

  1. Battle at Danoura: Yoshitsune Minamoto's fleet beats the Taira during Japan's Genpei War

    Battle at Danoura: Yoshitsune Minamoto's fleet beats the Taira during Japan's Genpei War

  2. Battle at Dan-no-ura: Major sea battle in Japan's Genpei War, Minamoto clan led by Minamoto no Yoshitsune defeats the Ta

    Battle at Dan-no-ura: Major sea battle in Japan's Genpei War, Minamoto clan led by Minamoto no Yoshitsune defeats the Taira clan

  3. The cave city of Vardzia is consecrated by Queen Tamar of Georgia

    The cave city of Vardzia is consecrated by Queen Tamar of Georgia

  4. Byzantine nobleman Isaac II Angelos kills courtier Stephanus Hagiochristophorites, triggering a revolt and the overthrow

    Byzantine nobleman Isaac II Angelos kills courtier Stephanus Hagiochristophorites, triggering a revolt and the overthrow of Emperor Andronikos I Komnenos, placing Isaac on the throne

  5. Pope Lucius III (Ubaldo Allucingoli) reigned 1181-85, dies and is replaced by Umberto Crivelli (Pope Urban III)

    Pope Lucius III (Ubaldo Allucingoli) reigned 1181-85, dies and is replaced by Umberto Crivelli (Pope Urban III)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on March 18, 1184?
Kobe, officially Kobe City (神戸市, Kōbe-shi; [koː.beꜜ.ɕi]), is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. With a population of around 1.5 million, Kobe is Japan's seventh-largest city and the third-largest port city after Tokyo and Yokohama. It is located in the Kansai region, which makes up the southern side of the main island of Honshū, on the north shore of Osaka Bay.
Why is Battle of Ichi-no-Tani near Kobe, Japan significant?
Kobe, officially Kobe City (神戸市, Kōbe-shi; [koː.

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