Key facts

Year	1274	Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era	Medieval (500–1499)	derived from year
Location	Japan	Natural Earth (modern borders)
Continent	Asia	Natural Earth
War / conflict	Mongol invasions of Japan	Wikidata P361
Participants	Goryeo, Kamakura shogunate, Mongol Empire	Wikidata P710
Coordinates	33.6180, 130.3330	Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Bun'ei also known as the First Battle of Hakata Bay was the first major attempt by the Mongol Empire to invade Japan. The Mongol-led force, including Mongols, Koreans, Chinese, and Jurchens, landed at Hakata Bay after raiding the nearby islands of Tsushima and Iki. Although the Mongols established positions on islands within the bay and launched attacks on the mainland, they were ultimately unable to secure a foothold and withdrew after several days. The battle demonstrated both the reach of the Mongol military and the difficulties of overseas operations in unfamiliar territory.

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