# Yayoi period - Historical context — selected ruler coverage

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/yayoi-period
Reign: c. 900 BCE – 250
Dynasty: Historical periods
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yayoi_period

Rice agriculture and metalworking spread unevenly from northern Kyūshū; regional chiefdoms developed.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Jōmon period](https://history-japan.com/rulers/jomon-period)
- Succeeded by: [Himiko](https://history-japan.com/rulers/himiko)

## Timeline events during this reign
- -900 - [Wet-rice agriculture spreads in northern Kyūshū](https://history-japan.com/timeline/-900-wet-rice-agriculture-spreads-in-northern-kyushu)
- 57 - [A gold seal for the king of Na](https://history-japan.com/timeline/57-a-gold-seal-for-the-king-of-na)
- 239 - [Himiko’s embassy to Wei](https://history-japan.com/timeline/239-himiko-s-embassy-to-wei)
- 250 - [Monumental tombs and Yamato power](https://history-japan.com/timeline/250-monumental-tombs-and-yamato-power)