# Second Mongol invasion (1281)

URL: https://history-japan.com/timeline/1281-second-mongol-invasion
Location: Japan
Categories: battle

A second Yuan-led invasion brought larger forces to Japanese waters. Coastal defenses and prolonged fighting impeded a successful landing, and a major storm devastated the fleet. The costly defense reinforced warrior mobilization but strained the shogunate’s resources.

Ruler at the time: [Hōjō Tokimune](https://history-japan.com/rulers/hojo-tokimune)

## Sources
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongol_invasions_of_Japan)