Overview of Japanese Eras

Heisei Period (1989 - present)
Shōwa Period (1926 - 1989)
Taishō Period (1912 - 1926)
Edo Period (1603 - 1868)
Azuchi-Momoyama Period (1568 - 1600)
Muromachi Period (1338 - 1573)
Kamakura Period (1192 - 1333)
Heian Period (794 - 1192)
Nara Period (710 - 794)
Asuka Period (550 - 710)
Yamato Period (300 - 550)
Kofun Period (ca 300 - 700)