The Azuma kagami (吾妻鏡, also 東鑑) is a chronicle of the Kamakura Shogunate from 1180 to 1266. It was compiled after 1266 under the directive of the Hōjō regent and is a record in diary form of events occurring in Japan between 1180 and 1266. Written in a Japanized version of classical Chinese known as hentai kanbun, the massive work was incomprehensible to most Japanese until an edition with furigana glosses was published in 1626. Generally a chronicle (Latin chronica) is historical account of facts and events in chronological order. ... This wooden Kongorikishi statue was created during the Kamakura shogunate during 14th century Japan. ... Events April 13 - Frederick Barbarossa issues the Gelnhausen Charter November 18 - France Emperor Antoku succeds Emperor Takakura as emperor of Japan Afonso I of Portugal is taken prisoner by Ferdinand II of Leon Artois is annexed by France Prince Mochihito amasses a large army and instigates the Genpei War between... For broader historical context, see 1260s and 13th century. ... The HÅjÅ clan (北æ¡æ°) in the history of Japan was a family of regents of the Kamakura Shogunate. ... // High public office A regent, from the Latin regens who reigns is anyone who acts as head of state, especially if not the monarch (who has higher titles). ...
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