Emperors controlled Japan until the 12th century A.D., when military rulers, called shoguns, took control and ruled by might.
Taliyayaashu waxay xukumayeen Japan ilaa qarnigii laba iyo tobnaad ee AD, markii taliyayaashii militariga, oo loo yaqaan shoguns, ay la wareegeen oo ay ku xukumeen awood.