I would like to learn about the history of Japan, it must be fascinating.
Yes it is actually. The archipelago was inhabited by humans back in prehistoric times.
Wow, that long?  And when does civilization began there?
Hm, I'm not really sure. Somewhere between the 4th and 9th century Japans' many kingdoms and tribes came together under one government.
Is that when they first got and emperor?
I believe so. The imperial dynasty continues in Japan.
Interesting.  And do you know what dynasty has ruled for more time?
There was a new imperial capital that marked beginning of the Heian period that lasted until 1185.
Ok and what about the Ming dynasty? , I've heard a lot about them.
Ming dynasty
The Ming dynasty (), officially the Great Ming, was the ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644 following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty. The Ming dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China ruled by ethnic Han Chinese. Although the primary capital of Beijing fell in 1644 to a rebellion led by Li Zicheng (who established the Shun dynasty, soon replaced by the Manchu-led Qing dynasty), numerous rump regimes loyal to the Ming throne – collectively called the Southern Ming –
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