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The following is a traditional list of Emperors of Japan
Emperor of Japan

The of Japan is the symbol of the state and of the unity of the Japanese people. He is the head of the Imperial House of Japan. Under Japan's present constitution, the Emperor is the "symbol of the state and the unity of the people," and is a ceremonial figurehead in a constitutional monarchy ....
. Dates for the first 28 emperors, and especially the first 16, are based on the Japanese Calendar
Japanese era name

The Japanese era calendar scheme is a common calendar scheme used in Japan, which identifies a year by the combination of the and the year number within the era....
 system. It is unlikely that the state of Japan was actually founded in 660 BC; see also Asuka period
Asuka period

The , was a period in the history of Japan lasting from 538 to 710 , although its beginning could be said to overlap with the preceding Kofun period. The Yamato polity evolved much during the Asuka period, which is named after the Asuka, Yamato region, about 25 km south to the modern city of Nara, Nara....
, Himiko
Himiko

was an obscure shaman queen of Yamataikoku in ancient Wa . Early Twenty-Four Histories chronicle tribute relations between Queen Himiko and the Cao Wei Kingdom , and record that the Yayoi period people chose her as ruler following decades of warfare among the kings of Wa....
. A list of other Japanese calling themselves or being called emperors (????, ????, ??????????, ???????, ????) can be seen in the Japanese wikipedia page ?????(List of Japanese monarchs)

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TABLE: List of Emperors of Japan
Emperor of Japan

The of Japan is the symbol of the state and of the unity of the Japanese people. He is the head of the Imperial House of Japan. Under Japan's present constitution, the Emperor is the "symbol of the state and the unity of the people," and is a ceremonial figurehead in a constitutional monarchy ....
# Reign
Reign

A reign is the term used to describe the length of a monarch is the supreme leader over a kingdom. No time limit exists on reigns, nor is there a term of office....
 Posthumous name
Posthumous name

A posthumous name is an honorary name given to royalty, nobles, and sometimes others, in some cultures after the person's death. The posthumous name is commonly used when naming royalty of Table of Chinese monarchs, List of Korean monarchs, Vietnam and emperors of Japan....
 Personal name (imina) Notes
Legendary Emperors
1 660 BC to 585 BC Emperor Jimmu
Emperor Jimmu

; also known as: Kamuyamato Iwarebiko; given name: Wakamikenu no Mikoto or Sano no Mikoto, was the mythical founder of Japan and is the first emperor named in the traditional lists of emperors....
 Kamuyamato Iwarebiko Presumed Legendary; claimed descent from the sun goddess, Amaterasu
Amaterasu

, or is in Japanese mythology a Solar deity and perhaps the most important Shinto . Her name, Amaterasu, means literally " illuminates Heaven"....
2 581 BC to 549 BC Emperor Suizei
Emperor Suizei

; also known as Kamununakawamimi no Mikoto; was the 2nd emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional List of Emperors of Japan. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Kamu Nunagawamimi no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
3 549 BC to 511 BC Emperor Annei
Emperor Annei

; also known as shikitsuhikotamatemi no Mikoto; was the 3rd emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional List of Emperors of Japan. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Shikitsuhiko Tamademi no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
4 510 BC to 476 BC Emperor Itoku
Emperor Itoku

; also known as Ooyamatohikosukitomo no Mikoto; was the 4th Emperors of Japan of Japan to appear on the traditional Emperors of Japan. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Oho Yamatohiko Sukitomo no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
5 475 BC to 393 BC Emperor Kosho
Emperor Kosho

; also known as Mimatsuhikokaeshine no Mikoto; is the 5th emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional List of Japanese Emperors. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Mimatsuhiko Kaesine no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
6 392 BC to 291 BC Emperor Koan
Emperor Koan

; also known as Yamatotarashihikokunioshihito no Mikoto; was the 6th emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional Emperors of Japan. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Oho Yamato Tarasihiko Kuniosi Hito no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
7 290 BC to 215 BC Emperor Korei
Emperor Korei

; also known as Ooyamatonekohikofutoni no Mikoto; was the 7th Emperors of Japan of Japan to appear on the traditional Emperors of Japan. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Oho Yamato Nekohiko Futoni no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
8 214 BC to 158 BC Emperor Kogen
Emperor Kogen

; also known as Ooyamatonekohikokunikuru no Mikoto; was the 8th Emperors of Japan of Japan to appear on the traditional Emperors of Japan. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Oho Yamato Nekohiko Kuni Kuru no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
9 157 BC to 98 BC Emperor Kaika
Emperor Kaika

; also known as Wakayamatonekohikooobi no Mikoto; is the 9th Emperors of Japan of Japan to appear on the traditional Emperors of Japan.No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Waka Yamato Nekohiko Oho Bibino no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
10 97 BC to 30 BC Emperor Sujin
Emperor Sujin

; also known as Mimakiiribikoinie no Sumeramikoto or Hatsukunishirasu Sumeramikoto; was the 10th emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional Emperors of Japan....
 Mimaki Irihiko Inie no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
11 29 BC to 70
70

Year 70 was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar....
 Emperor Suinin
Emperor Suinin

; also known as Ikumeiribikoisachi no Mikoto; was the 11th Emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional List of Emperors of Japan.No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Ikume Irihiko Isatsi no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
12 71
71

Year 71 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar....
 to 130
130

Events...
 Emperor Keiko
Emperor Keiko

; also known as Ootarashihikooshirowake no Sumeramikoto; was the 12th emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional Emperors of Japan. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Oho Tarasihiko Osirowake no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
13 131
131

Events...
 to 191
191

Events...
 Emperor Seimu
Emperor Seimu

; also known as Wakatarashihiko no Sumeramikoto; was the 13th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Waka Tarasihiko Presumed Legendary.
14 192
192

Events...
 to 200
200

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 Emperor Chuai
Emperor Chuai

; also known as Tarashinakatsuhiko no Sumeramikoto; was a Japanese Emperor of Japan, the 14th emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional Emperors of Japan....
 Tarasi Nakatsuhiko no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
  201
201

Events...
 to 269
269

Events...
 Empress Jingu Okinaga Tarashihime no Mikoto Presumed Legendary; interregnum.
Yamato Period
Yamato period

The is the period of history of Japan when the Japanese Imperial court ruled from modern-day Nara Prefecture, then known as Yamato Province.While conventionally assigned to the period 250?710 , the actual start of Yamato rule is disputed....
 (Kofun Period
Kofun

are megalithic tombs or tumulus in Japan, constructed between early 3rd century and early 7th century. They gave their name to the Kofun period . Most of the Kofun have a keyhole-shaped mound , which was unique to ancient Japan....
)
15 270
270

Events...
 to 310
310

Events...
 Emperor Ojin
Emperor Ojin

was the 15th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Fondano Miko no Mikoto / Otomowake no Mikoto / Humudawake no Mikoto Last proto-historical emperor, deified as Hachiman
Hachiman

is the Shinto god of war, and divine protector of Japan and the Japanese people. The name means God of Eight Banners, referring to the eight heavenly banners that signaled the birth of the divine Emperor Ojin....
.
16 313
313

Events...
 to 399
399

Events...
 Emperor Nintoku
Emperor Nintoku

was the 16th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Oho Sazaki no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
17 400
400

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 to 405
405

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 Emperor Richu
Emperor Richu

was the 17th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Isaho Wake no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
18 406
406

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 to 410
410

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 Emperor Hanzei
Emperor Hanzei

was the 18th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Misu wa Wake no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
19 411
411

Sorry, no overview for this topic
 to 453
453

Events...
 Emperor Ingyo
Emperor Ingyo

was the 19th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Wo Asazuma Wakugo no Sukune Inaccurate dates.
20 453
453

Events...
 to 456
456

EventsBy PlaceWestern Roman Empire* Capua is destroyed by the Vandals.* Ricimer beats the Vandals in a sea battle near Corsica....
 Emperor Anko
Emperor Anko

was the 20th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Anaho no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
21 456
456

EventsBy PlaceWestern Roman Empire* Capua is destroyed by the Vandals.* Ricimer beats the Vandals in a sea battle near Corsica....
 to 479
479

Events...
 Emperor Yuryaku
Emperor Yuryaku

was the 21st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Oho Hatsuneno no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
22 480
480

Events...
 to 484
484

EventsBy PlaceEurope* December 28 ? Alaric II succeeds Euric as king of the Visigoths.* Gunthamund becomes king of the Vandals....
 Emperor Seinei
Emperor Seinei

, or rather Shiraka no okimi was the 22nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign, but Seinei is thought to have ruled the country during the late 5th century....
 Siraga Takehiro Kuni Osi Wakai Yamato Neko no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
23 485
485

Events...
 to 487
487

EventsBirths*Xiao BaoyinDeaths*Syagrius, "King of the Romans" in Soissons*Gao Yun ...
 Emperor Kenzo
Emperor Kenzo

, also spelled Ghen so tenno, was the 23rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Ohoke no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
24 488
488

Events...
 to 498
498

Events...
 Emperor Ninken
Emperor Ninken

, or rather Ninken okimi was the 24th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Ohosi(Ohosu) no Mikoto/ Simano Iratsuko Inaccurate dates.
25 498
498

Events...
 to 506
506

Events...
 Emperor Buretsu
Emperor Buretsu

Emperor Buretsu was the 25th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Wohatsuse Wakasazaki Inaccurate dates.
26 507
507

Events...
 to 531
531

Events...
 Emperor Keitai
Emperor Keitai

Keitai , also known as Keitai okimi, was the 26th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Oto/Hikofuto (Hikofuto no Mikoto/Odo no Sumera Mikoto) Possible founder of new dynasty.
27 531
531

Events...
 to 535
535

Events...
 Emperor Ankan
Emperor Ankan

Emperor Ankan was the 27th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Hirokuni Oshitake Kanahi no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
28 535
535

Events...
 to 539
539

Events...
 Emperor Senka
Emperor Senka

Emperor Senka was the 28th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Takeo Hirokuni Oshitate no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
Asuka period
Asuka period

The , was a period in the history of Japan lasting from 538 to 710 , although its beginning could be said to overlap with the preceding Kofun period. The Yamato polity evolved much during the Asuka period, which is named after the Asuka, Yamato region, about 25 km south to the modern city of Nara, Nara....
 (592-710)
29 539
539

Events...
 to 571
571

Events...
 Emperor Kimmei
Emperor Kimmei

Emperor Kimmei was the 29th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign is said to have spanned the years from 539 through 571....
 Amekuni Oshiharuki Hironiwa no Sumera Mikoto Traditional dates.
30 572
572

Events...
 to 585
585

Events...
 Emperor Bidatsu
Emperor Bidatsu

Emperor Bidatsu was the 30th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 572 through 585....
 Osada no Nunakura no Futotamashiki no Mikoto Traditional dates.
31 585
585

Events...
 to 587
587

For the processor, see NexGen Nx587....
 Emperor Yomei
Emperor Yomei

Emperor Yomei was the 31st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 585 until his death in 587....
 Ooe/Tachibana no Toyohi no Sumera Mikoto Traditional dates.
32 587
587

For the processor, see NexGen Nx587....
 to 592
592

Events...
 Emperor Sushun
Emperor Sushun

=GenealogyBefore his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name was Hatsusebe-shinno, also known as Hatsusebe no Waka-sazaki.His name at birth was Hatsusebe no Miko ....
 Hatsusebe no (Wakasasagi) Mikoto Traditional dates.
33 592
592

Events...
 to 628
628

Events...
 Empress Suiko
Empress Suiko

=GenealogyBefore her ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, her personal name was Mikekashiya-hime-no-mikoto., also called Toyomike Kashikiya hime no Mikoto....
 Nukatabe/Toyomike Kashikiyahime First non-legendary female emperor (Prince Shotoku
Prince Shotoku

, also known as , was a regent and a politician of the Asuka period in Japan. His existence, however, is disputed....
 acted as her regent); traditional dates.
34 629
629

Events...
 to 641
641

Events...
 Emperor Jomei
Emperor Jomei

was the 34th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 629 through 641....
 Tamura (Oki Nagatarashihi Hironuka no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates.
35 642
642

Events...
 to 645
645

Events...
 Empress Kogyoku
Empress Kogyoku

Empress Kogyoku , also Empress Saimei was the 35th and 37th sovereign empress of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession....
 Takara (Ame Toyotakaraikashi Hitarashi Hime no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates, reigned twice
36 645
645

Events...
 to 654
654

Events...
 Emperor Kotoku
Emperor Kotoku

was the 36th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. The years of his reign lasted from 645 through 654....
 Karu (Ame Yorozu Toyohi no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates.
37 655
655

Events...
 to 661
661

Events...
 Empress Saimei
Empress Kogyoku

Empress Kogyoku , also Empress Saimei was the 35th and 37th sovereign empress of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession....
-- See 35 above-- traditional dates.
38 661
661

Events...
 to 672
672

Events...
 Emperor Tenji
Emperor Tenji

Emperor Tenji , also known as Emperor Tenchi was the 38th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. The years of Emperor Tenji's reign spanned 661 through 672....
 Katsuragi/Nakano-ooe (Ame Mikoto Hirakasuwake no Mikoto/Amatsu Mikoto Sakiwake no Mikoto) Traditional dates.
39 672
672

Events...
 Emperor Kobun
Emperor Kobun

, also known as Prince Otomo was the 39th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign lasted only a few months in 671-672....
 Otomo Posthumously named (1870), usurped by Temmu
40 672
672

Events...
 to 686
686

Events...
 Emperor Temmu
Emperor Temmu

was the 40th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 672 until his death in 686....
 Oama/Ohoshiama/Osama (Ame no Nunahara Oki no Mahito no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates.
41 686
686

Events...
 to 697
697

Events...
 Empress Jito
Empress Jito

was the 41st Emperors of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. She was the fourth woman to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne....
 Unonosarara (Takama no Harahiro no Hime no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates.
42 697
697

Events...
 to 707
707

Events...
 Emperor Mommu
Emperor Mommu

Emperor Mommu was the 42nd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 697 through 707....
 Karu (Ame no Mamune Toyoohoji no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates.
43 707
707

Events...
 to 715
715

Events...
 Empress Gemmei
Empress Gemmei

was the 43rd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. This sovereign is sometimes identified as Empress Genmyo....
 Ahe (Yamatoneko Amatsu Mishiro Toyokuni Narihime no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates.
Nara Period
Nara period

The of the history of Japan covers the years from AD 710 to 794. Empress Gemmei established the capital of Heijo-kyo . Except for 5 years , when the capital was briefly moved again, it remained the capital of Japanese civilization until Emperor Kammu established a new capital, Nagaoka-kyo, in 784 before moving to Heian-kyo , or Kyoto, a decade lat...
 (710-794)
44 715
715

Events...
 to 724
724

Events...
 Empress Gensho
Empress Gensho

Empress Gensho was the 44th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. She was the sixth woman to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne....
 Hidaka/Niinomi (Yamatoneko Takamizu Kiyotarashi Hime no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates.
45 724
724

Events...
 to 749
749

Events...
 Emperor Shomu
Emperor Shomu

Emperor Shomu was the 45th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years 724 through 749....
 Obito (Ameshirushi Kunioshiharuki Toyosakurahiko no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates.
46 749
749

Events...
 to 758
758

Events...
 Empress Koken
Empress Koken

Empress Shotoku was both the 46th and the 48th Emperors of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. The period in which she was the reigning sovereign stretched from 749 through the year of her death in 770....
 Abe (Yamatoneko no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates, reigned twice
47 758
758

Events...
 to 764
764

Events...
 Emperor Junnin
Emperor Junnin

Emperor Junnin was the 47th Emperor of Japan of Japan according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 758 to 764....
 Oi Posthumously named (1870), dethroned by Shotoku
48 764
764

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 to 770
770

EventsBy PlaceAsia*Emperor Konin ascends to the throne of Japan, succeeding Empress Koken.Europe*Hedeby is founded....
 Empress Shotoku
Empress Koken

Empress Shotoku was both the 46th and the 48th Emperors of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. The period in which she was the reigning sovereign stretched from 749 through the year of her death in 770....
-- See 46 above -- traditional dates.
49 770
770

EventsBy PlaceAsia*Emperor Konin ascends to the throne of Japan, succeeding Empress Koken.Europe*Hedeby is founded....
 to 781
781

Events...
 Emperor Konin
Emperor Konin

was the 49th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 770 through 781....
 Shirakabe (Amemune Takatsugi no Mikoto) Traditional dates.
Heian Period
Heian period

The is the last division of classical History of Japan, running from 794 to 1185. It is the period in Japanese history when Confucianism and other Chinese culture were at their height....
 (794-1192)
50 781
781

Events...
 to 806
806

Events...
 Emperor Kammu
Emperor Kammu

was the 50th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 781 through 806....
 Yamabe (Yamatoneko Amatsu Hitsugi Iyaderi no Mikoto) Traditional dates.
51 806
806

Events...
 to 809
809

Events...
 Emperor Heizei
Emperor Heizei

Not to be confused with Emperor Heisei, the future posthumous name of the current reigning Emperor Akihito.Emperor Heizei was the 51st Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession....
 Ate (Yamatoneko Ameoshikuni Takahiko no Mikoto) Traditional dates.
52 809
809

Events...
 to 823
823

Events...
 Emperor Saga
Emperor Saga

Emperor Saga was the 52nd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 809 through 823....
 Kamino Traditional dates.
53 823
823

Events...
 to 833
833

Events...
 Emperor Junna
Emperor Junna

Emperor Junna was the 53rd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He was a son of Emperor Kammu. He reigned from 823 to 833....
 Otomo Traditional dates.
54 833
833

Events...
 to 850
850

Events...
 Emperor Ninmyo Masara Traditional dates.
55 850
850

Events...
 to 858
858

Events...
 Emperor Montoku
Emperor Montoku

Emperor Montoku was the 55th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. The years of his reign spanned the years from 850 through 858....
 Michiyasu Traditional dates.
56 858
858

Events...
 to 876
876

Events...
 Emperor Seiwa
Emperor Seiwa

Emperor Seiwa was the 56th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 858 through 876....
 Korehito Traditional dates.
57 876
876

Events...
 to 884
884

Events...
 Emperor Yozei
Emperor Yozei

Emperor Yozei was the 57th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the eyrs from 876 through 884....
 Sadaakira Traditional dates.
58 884
884

Events...
 to 887
887

Events...
 Emperor Koko
Emperor Koko

was the 58th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from 884 to 887....
 Tokiyasu Traditional dates.
59 887
887

Events...
 to 897
897

Events...
 Emperor Uda
Emperor Uda

was the 59th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 887 through 897....
 Sadami Traditional dates.
60 897
897

Events...
 to 930
930

Events...
 Emperor Daigo
Emperor Daigo

Emperor Daigo was the 60th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from 897 to 930....
 Atsuhito Traditional dates.
61 930
930

Events...
 to 946
946

Events...
 Emperor Suzaku
Emperor Suzaku

Emperor Suzaku was the 61st Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 930 to 946....
 Yutaakira Traditional dates.
62 946
946

Events...
 to 967
967

967 was a year in the 10th century....
 Emperor Murakami
Emperor Murakami

Emperor Murakami was the 62nd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 946 to his death in 967....
 Nariakira Traditional dates.
63 967
967

967 was a year in the 10th century....
 to 969
969

969 was a year in the 10th century....
 Emperor Reizei
Emperor Reizei

[Image:Reizei kyoto.jpg|thumb|right|The tomb of Emperor Reizei, Kyoto Emperor Reizei was the 63rd Emperor of Japan of Japan according to the traditional order of succession....
 Norihira Traditional dates.
64 969
969

969 was a year in the 10th century....
 to 984
984

Events...
 Emperor En'yu
Emperor En'yu

Emperor En'yu was the 64th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 969 through 984....
 Morihira Traditional dates.
65 984
984

Events...
 to 986
986

Events...
 Emperor Kazan
Emperor Kazan

Emperor Kazan was the 65th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 984 to 986....
 Morosada Traditional dates.
66 986
986

Events...
 to 1011		 Emperor Ichijo
Emperor Ichijo

Emperor Ichijo was the 66th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 986 to 1011....
 Yasuhito/Kanehito Traditional dates.
67 1011 to 1016 Emperor Sanjo
Emperor Sanjo

was the 67th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1011 through 1016....
 Okisada/Iyasada Traditional dates.
68 1016 to 1036 Emperor Go-Ichijo
Emperor Go-Ichijo

Emperor Go-Ichijo was the 68th Emperors of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1016 through 1036....
 Atsuhira Traditional dates.
69 1036 to 1045 Emperor Go-Suzaku
Emperor Go-Suzaku

Emperor Go-Suzaku was the 69th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1036 through 1045....
 Atsunaga/Atsuyoshi Traditional dates.
70 1045 to 1068 Emperor Go-Reizei
Emperor Go-Reizei

Emperor Go-Reizei was the 70th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years 1045 ? 1068....
 Chikahito Traditional dates.
71 1068 to 1073 Emperor Go-Sanjo
Emperor Go-Sanjo

was the 71st Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1068 through 1073....
 Takahito Traditional dates.
72 1073 to 1086 Emperor Shirakawa
Emperor Shirakawa

Emperor Shirakawa was the 72nd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from January 18, 1073 to January 5, 1087....
 Sadahito Traditional dates.
73 1087 to 1107 Emperor Horikawa
Emperor Horikawa

Emperor Horikawa was the 73rd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1087 through 1107....
 Taruhito Traditional dates.
74 1107 to 1123 Emperor Toba
Emperor Toba

Emperor Toba was the 74th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1107 through 1123....
 Munehito Traditional dates.
75 1123 to 1142 Emperor Sutoku
Emperor Sutoku

Emperor Sutoku was the 75th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1123 through 1142....
 Akihito Traditional dates.
76 1142 to 1155 Emperor Konoe
Emperor Konoe

Emperor Konoe was the 76th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1142 through 1155....
 Narihito Traditional dates.
77 1155 to 1158 Emperor Go-Shirakawa
Emperor Go-Shirakawa

Emperor Go-Shirakawa was the 77th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1155 through 1158....
 Masahito Traditional dates.
78 1158 to 1165 Emperor Nijo
Emperor Nijo

Emperor Nijo was the 78th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spaned the years from 1158 through 1165....
 Morihito Traditional dates.
79 1165 to 1168 Emperor Rokujo
Emperor Rokujo

Emperor Rokujo was the 79th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1165 through 1168....
 Yorihito Traditional dates.
80 1168 to 1180 Emperor Takakura
Emperor Takakura

Emperor Takakura was the 80th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1168 through 1180....
 Norihito Traditional dates.
81 1180 to 1185 Emperor Antoku
Emperor Antoku

Emperor Antoku was the 81st Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1180 through 1185....
 Tokihito Traditional dates.
82 1183 to 1198 Emperor Go-Toba
Emperor Go-Toba

was the 82nd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1183 through 1198....
 Takahira Traditional dates.
Kamakura Period
Kamakura period

The is a period of History of Japan that marks the governance by the Kamakura shogunate, officially established in 1192 in Kamakura, Kanagawa by the first shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo....
 (1192-1333)
83 1198 to 1210 Emperor Tsuchimikado
Emperor Tsuchimikado

was the 83rd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1198 through 1210....
 Tamehito Traditional dates.
84 1210 to 1221 Emperor Juntoku
Emperor Juntoku

was the 84th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1210 through 1221....
 Morihira/Morinari Traditional dates.
85 1221 Emperor Chukyo
Emperor Chukyo

was the 85th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned only months in 1221, and he was not officially listed amongst the emperors until 1870 because of doubts caused by the length of his reign....
 Kanehira/Kanenari Pothumously named (1870).






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The following is a traditional list of Emperors of Japan
Emperor of Japan

The of Japan is the symbol of the state and of the unity of the Japanese people. He is the head of the Imperial House of Japan. Under Japan's present constitution, the Emperor is the "symbol of the state and the unity of the people," and is a ceremonial figurehead in a constitutional monarchy ....
. Dates for the first 28 emperors, and especially the first 16, are based on the Japanese Calendar
Japanese era name

The Japanese era calendar scheme is a common calendar scheme used in Japan, which identifies a year by the combination of the and the year number within the era....
 system. It is unlikely that the state of Japan was actually founded in 660 BC; see also Asuka period
Asuka period

The , was a period in the history of Japan lasting from 538 to 710 , although its beginning could be said to overlap with the preceding Kofun period. The Yamato polity evolved much during the Asuka period, which is named after the Asuka, Yamato region, about 25 km south to the modern city of Nara, Nara....
, Himiko
Himiko

was an obscure shaman queen of Yamataikoku in ancient Wa . Early Twenty-Four Histories chronicle tribute relations between Queen Himiko and the Cao Wei Kingdom , and record that the Yayoi period people chose her as ruler following decades of warfare among the kings of Wa....
. A list of other Japanese calling themselves or being called emperors (????, ????, ??????????, ???????, ????) can be seen in the Japanese wikipedia page ?????(List of Japanese monarchs)

List of Emperors of Japan

TABLE: List of Emperors of Japan
Emperor of Japan

The of Japan is the symbol of the state and of the unity of the Japanese people. He is the head of the Imperial House of Japan. Under Japan's present constitution, the Emperor is the "symbol of the state and the unity of the people," and is a ceremonial figurehead in a constitutional monarchy ....
# Reign
Reign

A reign is the term used to describe the length of a monarch is the supreme leader over a kingdom. No time limit exists on reigns, nor is there a term of office....
 Posthumous name
Posthumous name

A posthumous name is an honorary name given to royalty, nobles, and sometimes others, in some cultures after the person's death. The posthumous name is commonly used when naming royalty of Table of Chinese monarchs, List of Korean monarchs, Vietnam and emperors of Japan....
 Personal name (imina) Notes
Legendary Emperors
1 660 BC to 585 BC Emperor Jimmu
Emperor Jimmu

; also known as: Kamuyamato Iwarebiko; given name: Wakamikenu no Mikoto or Sano no Mikoto, was the mythical founder of Japan and is the first emperor named in the traditional lists of emperors....
 Kamuyamato Iwarebiko Presumed Legendary; claimed descent from the sun goddess, Amaterasu
Amaterasu

, or is in Japanese mythology a Solar deity and perhaps the most important Shinto . Her name, Amaterasu, means literally " illuminates Heaven"....
2 581 BC to 549 BC Emperor Suizei
Emperor Suizei

; also known as Kamununakawamimi no Mikoto; was the 2nd emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional List of Emperors of Japan. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Kamu Nunagawamimi no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
3 549 BC to 511 BC Emperor Annei
Emperor Annei

; also known as shikitsuhikotamatemi no Mikoto; was the 3rd emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional List of Emperors of Japan. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Shikitsuhiko Tamademi no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
4 510 BC to 476 BC Emperor Itoku
Emperor Itoku

; also known as Ooyamatohikosukitomo no Mikoto; was the 4th Emperors of Japan of Japan to appear on the traditional Emperors of Japan. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Oho Yamatohiko Sukitomo no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
5 475 BC to 393 BC Emperor Kosho
Emperor Kosho

; also known as Mimatsuhikokaeshine no Mikoto; is the 5th emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional List of Japanese Emperors. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Mimatsuhiko Kaesine no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
6 392 BC to 291 BC Emperor Koan
Emperor Koan

; also known as Yamatotarashihikokunioshihito no Mikoto; was the 6th emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional Emperors of Japan. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Oho Yamato Tarasihiko Kuniosi Hito no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
7 290 BC to 215 BC Emperor Korei
Emperor Korei

; also known as Ooyamatonekohikofutoni no Mikoto; was the 7th Emperors of Japan of Japan to appear on the traditional Emperors of Japan. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Oho Yamato Nekohiko Futoni no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
8 214 BC to 158 BC Emperor Kogen
Emperor Kogen

; also known as Ooyamatonekohikokunikuru no Mikoto; was the 8th Emperors of Japan of Japan to appear on the traditional Emperors of Japan. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Oho Yamato Nekohiko Kuni Kuru no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
9 157 BC to 98 BC Emperor Kaika
Emperor Kaika

; also known as Wakayamatonekohikooobi no Mikoto; is the 9th Emperors of Japan of Japan to appear on the traditional Emperors of Japan.No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Waka Yamato Nekohiko Oho Bibino no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
10 97 BC to 30 BC Emperor Sujin
Emperor Sujin

; also known as Mimakiiribikoinie no Sumeramikoto or Hatsukunishirasu Sumeramikoto; was the 10th emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional Emperors of Japan....
 Mimaki Irihiko Inie no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
11 29 BC to 70
70

Year 70 was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar....
 Emperor Suinin
Emperor Suinin

; also known as Ikumeiribikoisachi no Mikoto; was the 11th Emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional List of Emperors of Japan.No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Ikume Irihiko Isatsi no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
12 71
71

Year 71 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar....
 to 130
130

Events...
 Emperor Keiko
Emperor Keiko

; also known as Ootarashihikooshirowake no Sumeramikoto; was the 12th emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional Emperors of Japan. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Oho Tarasihiko Osirowake no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
13 131
131

Events...
 to 191
191

Events...
 Emperor Seimu
Emperor Seimu

; also known as Wakatarashihiko no Sumeramikoto; was the 13th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Waka Tarasihiko Presumed Legendary.
14 192
192

Events...
 to 200
200

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 Emperor Chuai
Emperor Chuai

; also known as Tarashinakatsuhiko no Sumeramikoto; was a Japanese Emperor of Japan, the 14th emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional Emperors of Japan....
 Tarasi Nakatsuhiko no Mikoto Presumed Legendary.
  201
201

Events...
 to 269
269

Events...
 Empress Jingu Okinaga Tarashihime no Mikoto Presumed Legendary; interregnum.
Yamato Period
Yamato period

The is the period of history of Japan when the Japanese Imperial court ruled from modern-day Nara Prefecture, then known as Yamato Province.While conventionally assigned to the period 250?710 , the actual start of Yamato rule is disputed....
 (Kofun Period
Kofun

are megalithic tombs or tumulus in Japan, constructed between early 3rd century and early 7th century. They gave their name to the Kofun period . Most of the Kofun have a keyhole-shaped mound , which was unique to ancient Japan....
)
15 270
270

Events...
 to 310
310

Events...
 Emperor Ojin
Emperor Ojin

was the 15th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Fondano Miko no Mikoto / Otomowake no Mikoto / Humudawake no Mikoto Last proto-historical emperor, deified as Hachiman
Hachiman

is the Shinto god of war, and divine protector of Japan and the Japanese people. The name means God of Eight Banners, referring to the eight heavenly banners that signaled the birth of the divine Emperor Ojin....
.
16 313
313

Events...
 to 399
399

Events...
 Emperor Nintoku
Emperor Nintoku

was the 16th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Oho Sazaki no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
17 400
400

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 to 405
405

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 Emperor Richu
Emperor Richu

was the 17th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Isaho Wake no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
18 406
406

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 to 410
410

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 Emperor Hanzei
Emperor Hanzei

was the 18th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Misu wa Wake no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
19 411
411

Sorry, no overview for this topic
 to 453
453

Events...
 Emperor Ingyo
Emperor Ingyo

was the 19th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Wo Asazuma Wakugo no Sukune Inaccurate dates.
20 453
453

Events...
 to 456
456

EventsBy PlaceWestern Roman Empire* Capua is destroyed by the Vandals.* Ricimer beats the Vandals in a sea battle near Corsica....
 Emperor Anko
Emperor Anko

was the 20th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Anaho no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
21 456
456

EventsBy PlaceWestern Roman Empire* Capua is destroyed by the Vandals.* Ricimer beats the Vandals in a sea battle near Corsica....
 to 479
479

Events...
 Emperor Yuryaku
Emperor Yuryaku

was the 21st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Oho Hatsuneno no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
22 480
480

Events...
 to 484
484

EventsBy PlaceEurope* December 28 ? Alaric II succeeds Euric as king of the Visigoths.* Gunthamund becomes king of the Vandals....
 Emperor Seinei
Emperor Seinei

, or rather Shiraka no okimi was the 22nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign, but Seinei is thought to have ruled the country during the late 5th century....
 Siraga Takehiro Kuni Osi Wakai Yamato Neko no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
23 485
485

Events...
 to 487
487

EventsBirths*Xiao BaoyinDeaths*Syagrius, "King of the Romans" in Soissons*Gao Yun ...
 Emperor Kenzo
Emperor Kenzo

, also spelled Ghen so tenno, was the 23rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Ohoke no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
24 488
488

Events...
 to 498
498

Events...
 Emperor Ninken
Emperor Ninken

, or rather Ninken okimi was the 24th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Ohosi(Ohosu) no Mikoto/ Simano Iratsuko Inaccurate dates.
25 498
498

Events...
 to 506
506

Events...
 Emperor Buretsu
Emperor Buretsu

Emperor Buretsu was the 25th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Wohatsuse Wakasazaki Inaccurate dates.
26 507
507

Events...
 to 531
531

Events...
 Emperor Keitai
Emperor Keitai

Keitai , also known as Keitai okimi, was the 26th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Oto/Hikofuto (Hikofuto no Mikoto/Odo no Sumera Mikoto) Possible founder of new dynasty.
27 531
531

Events...
 to 535
535

Events...
 Emperor Ankan
Emperor Ankan

Emperor Ankan was the 27th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Hirokuni Oshitake Kanahi no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
28 535
535

Events...
 to 539
539

Events...
 Emperor Senka
Emperor Senka

Emperor Senka was the 28th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign....
 Takeo Hirokuni Oshitate no Mikoto Inaccurate dates.
Asuka period
Asuka period

The , was a period in the history of Japan lasting from 538 to 710 , although its beginning could be said to overlap with the preceding Kofun period. The Yamato polity evolved much during the Asuka period, which is named after the Asuka, Yamato region, about 25 km south to the modern city of Nara, Nara....
 (592-710)
29 539
539

Events...
 to 571
571

Events...
 Emperor Kimmei
Emperor Kimmei

Emperor Kimmei was the 29th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign is said to have spanned the years from 539 through 571....
 Amekuni Oshiharuki Hironiwa no Sumera Mikoto Traditional dates.
30 572
572

Events...
 to 585
585

Events...
 Emperor Bidatsu
Emperor Bidatsu

Emperor Bidatsu was the 30th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 572 through 585....
 Osada no Nunakura no Futotamashiki no Mikoto Traditional dates.
31 585
585

Events...
 to 587
587

For the processor, see NexGen Nx587....
 Emperor Yomei
Emperor Yomei

Emperor Yomei was the 31st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 585 until his death in 587....
 Ooe/Tachibana no Toyohi no Sumera Mikoto Traditional dates.
32 587
587

For the processor, see NexGen Nx587....
 to 592
592

Events...
 Emperor Sushun
Emperor Sushun

=GenealogyBefore his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name was Hatsusebe-shinno, also known as Hatsusebe no Waka-sazaki.His name at birth was Hatsusebe no Miko ....
 Hatsusebe no (Wakasasagi) Mikoto Traditional dates.
33 592
592

Events...
 to 628
628

Events...
 Empress Suiko
Empress Suiko

=GenealogyBefore her ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, her personal name was Mikekashiya-hime-no-mikoto., also called Toyomike Kashikiya hime no Mikoto....
 Nukatabe/Toyomike Kashikiyahime First non-legendary female emperor (Prince Shotoku
Prince Shotoku

, also known as , was a regent and a politician of the Asuka period in Japan. His existence, however, is disputed....
 acted as her regent); traditional dates.
34 629
629

Events...
 to 641
641

Events...
 Emperor Jomei
Emperor Jomei

was the 34th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 629 through 641....
 Tamura (Oki Nagatarashihi Hironuka no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates.
35 642
642

Events...
 to 645
645

Events...
 Empress Kogyoku
Empress Kogyoku

Empress Kogyoku , also Empress Saimei was the 35th and 37th sovereign empress of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession....
 Takara (Ame Toyotakaraikashi Hitarashi Hime no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates, reigned twice
36 645
645

Events...
 to 654
654

Events...
 Emperor Kotoku
Emperor Kotoku

was the 36th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. The years of his reign lasted from 645 through 654....
 Karu (Ame Yorozu Toyohi no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates.
37 655
655

Events...
 to 661
661

Events...
 Empress Saimei
Empress Kogyoku

Empress Kogyoku , also Empress Saimei was the 35th and 37th sovereign empress of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession....
-- See 35 above-- traditional dates.
38 661
661

Events...
 to 672
672

Events...
 Emperor Tenji
Emperor Tenji

Emperor Tenji , also known as Emperor Tenchi was the 38th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. The years of Emperor Tenji's reign spanned 661 through 672....
 Katsuragi/Nakano-ooe (Ame Mikoto Hirakasuwake no Mikoto/Amatsu Mikoto Sakiwake no Mikoto) Traditional dates.
39 672
672

Events...
 Emperor Kobun
Emperor Kobun

, also known as Prince Otomo was the 39th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign lasted only a few months in 671-672....
 Otomo Posthumously named (1870), usurped by Temmu
40 672
672

Events...
 to 686
686

Events...
 Emperor Temmu
Emperor Temmu

was the 40th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 672 until his death in 686....
 Oama/Ohoshiama/Osama (Ame no Nunahara Oki no Mahito no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates.
41 686
686

Events...
 to 697
697

Events...
 Empress Jito
Empress Jito

was the 41st Emperors of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. She was the fourth woman to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne....
 Unonosarara (Takama no Harahiro no Hime no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates.
42 697
697

Events...
 to 707
707

Events...
 Emperor Mommu
Emperor Mommu

Emperor Mommu was the 42nd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 697 through 707....
 Karu (Ame no Mamune Toyoohoji no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates.
43 707
707

Events...
 to 715
715

Events...
 Empress Gemmei
Empress Gemmei

was the 43rd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. This sovereign is sometimes identified as Empress Genmyo....
 Ahe (Yamatoneko Amatsu Mishiro Toyokuni Narihime no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates.
Nara Period
Nara period

The of the history of Japan covers the years from AD 710 to 794. Empress Gemmei established the capital of Heijo-kyo . Except for 5 years , when the capital was briefly moved again, it remained the capital of Japanese civilization until Emperor Kammu established a new capital, Nagaoka-kyo, in 784 before moving to Heian-kyo , or Kyoto, a decade lat...
 (710-794)
44 715
715

Events...
 to 724
724

Events...
 Empress Gensho
Empress Gensho

Empress Gensho was the 44th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. She was the sixth woman to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne....
 Hidaka/Niinomi (Yamatoneko Takamizu Kiyotarashi Hime no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates.
45 724
724

Events...
 to 749
749

Events...
 Emperor Shomu
Emperor Shomu

Emperor Shomu was the 45th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years 724 through 749....
 Obito (Ameshirushi Kunioshiharuki Toyosakurahiko no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates.
46 749
749

Events...
 to 758
758

Events...
 Empress Koken
Empress Koken

Empress Shotoku was both the 46th and the 48th Emperors of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. The period in which she was the reigning sovereign stretched from 749 through the year of her death in 770....
 Abe (Yamatoneko no Sumera Mikoto) Traditional dates, reigned twice
47 758
758

Events...
 to 764
764

Events...
 Emperor Junnin
Emperor Junnin

Emperor Junnin was the 47th Emperor of Japan of Japan according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 758 to 764....
 Oi Posthumously named (1870), dethroned by Shotoku
48 764
764

Events...
 to 770
770

EventsBy PlaceAsia*Emperor Konin ascends to the throne of Japan, succeeding Empress Koken.Europe*Hedeby is founded....
 Empress Shotoku
Empress Koken

Empress Shotoku was both the 46th and the 48th Emperors of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. The period in which she was the reigning sovereign stretched from 749 through the year of her death in 770....
-- See 46 above -- traditional dates.
49 770
770

EventsBy PlaceAsia*Emperor Konin ascends to the throne of Japan, succeeding Empress Koken.Europe*Hedeby is founded....
 to 781
781

Events...
 Emperor Konin
Emperor Konin

was the 49th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 770 through 781....
 Shirakabe (Amemune Takatsugi no Mikoto) Traditional dates.
Heian Period
Heian period

The is the last division of classical History of Japan, running from 794 to 1185. It is the period in Japanese history when Confucianism and other Chinese culture were at their height....
 (794-1192)
50 781
781

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 to 806
806

Events...
 Emperor Kammu
Emperor Kammu

was the 50th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 781 through 806....
 Yamabe (Yamatoneko Amatsu Hitsugi Iyaderi no Mikoto) Traditional dates.
51 806
806

Events...
 to 809
809

Events...
 Emperor Heizei
Emperor Heizei

Not to be confused with Emperor Heisei, the future posthumous name of the current reigning Emperor Akihito.Emperor Heizei was the 51st Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession....
 Ate (Yamatoneko Ameoshikuni Takahiko no Mikoto) Traditional dates.
52 809
809

Events...
 to 823
823

Events...
 Emperor Saga
Emperor Saga

Emperor Saga was the 52nd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 809 through 823....
 Kamino Traditional dates.
53 823
823

Events...
 to 833
833

Events...
 Emperor Junna
Emperor Junna

Emperor Junna was the 53rd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He was a son of Emperor Kammu. He reigned from 823 to 833....
 Otomo Traditional dates.
54 833
833

Events...
 to 850
850

Events...
 Emperor Ninmyo Masara Traditional dates.
55 850
850

Events...
 to 858
858

Events...
 Emperor Montoku
Emperor Montoku

Emperor Montoku was the 55th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. The years of his reign spanned the years from 850 through 858....
 Michiyasu Traditional dates.
56 858
858

Events...
 to 876
876

Events...
 Emperor Seiwa
Emperor Seiwa

Emperor Seiwa was the 56th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 858 through 876....
 Korehito Traditional dates.
57 876
876

Events...
 to 884
884

Events...
 Emperor Yozei
Emperor Yozei

Emperor Yozei was the 57th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the eyrs from 876 through 884....
 Sadaakira Traditional dates.
58 884
884

Events...
 to 887
887

Events...
 Emperor Koko
Emperor Koko

was the 58th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from 884 to 887....
 Tokiyasu Traditional dates.
59 887
887

Events...
 to 897
897

Events...
 Emperor Uda
Emperor Uda

was the 59th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 887 through 897....
 Sadami Traditional dates.
60 897
897

Events...
 to 930
930

Events...
 Emperor Daigo
Emperor Daigo

Emperor Daigo was the 60th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from 897 to 930....
 Atsuhito Traditional dates.
61 930
930

Events...
 to 946
946

Events...
 Emperor Suzaku
Emperor Suzaku

Emperor Suzaku was the 61st Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 930 to 946....
 Yutaakira Traditional dates.
62 946
946

Events...
 to 967
967

967 was a year in the 10th century....
 Emperor Murakami
Emperor Murakami

Emperor Murakami was the 62nd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 946 to his death in 967....
 Nariakira Traditional dates.
63 967
967

967 was a year in the 10th century....
 to 969
969

969 was a year in the 10th century....
 Emperor Reizei
Emperor Reizei

[Image:Reizei kyoto.jpg|thumb|right|The tomb of Emperor Reizei, Kyoto Emperor Reizei was the 63rd Emperor of Japan of Japan according to the traditional order of succession....
 Norihira Traditional dates.
64 969
969

969 was a year in the 10th century....
 to 984
984

Events...
 Emperor En'yu
Emperor En'yu

Emperor En'yu was the 64th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 969 through 984....
 Morihira Traditional dates.
65 984
984

Events...
 to 986
986

Events...
 Emperor Kazan
Emperor Kazan

Emperor Kazan was the 65th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 984 to 986....
 Morosada Traditional dates.
66 986
986

Events...
 to 1011		 Emperor Ichijo
Emperor Ichijo

Emperor Ichijo was the 66th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 986 to 1011....
 Yasuhito/Kanehito Traditional dates.
67 1011 to 1016 Emperor Sanjo
Emperor Sanjo

was the 67th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1011 through 1016....
 Okisada/Iyasada Traditional dates.
68 1016 to 1036 Emperor Go-Ichijo
Emperor Go-Ichijo

Emperor Go-Ichijo was the 68th Emperors of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1016 through 1036....
 Atsuhira Traditional dates.
69 1036 to 1045 Emperor Go-Suzaku
Emperor Go-Suzaku

Emperor Go-Suzaku was the 69th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1036 through 1045....
 Atsunaga/Atsuyoshi Traditional dates.
70 1045 to 1068 Emperor Go-Reizei
Emperor Go-Reizei

Emperor Go-Reizei was the 70th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years 1045 ? 1068....
 Chikahito Traditional dates.
71 1068 to 1073 Emperor Go-Sanjo
Emperor Go-Sanjo

was the 71st Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1068 through 1073....
 Takahito Traditional dates.
72 1073 to 1086 Emperor Shirakawa
Emperor Shirakawa

Emperor Shirakawa was the 72nd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from January 18, 1073 to January 5, 1087....
 Sadahito Traditional dates.
73 1087 to 1107 Emperor Horikawa
Emperor Horikawa

Emperor Horikawa was the 73rd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1087 through 1107....
 Taruhito Traditional dates.
74 1107 to 1123 Emperor Toba
Emperor Toba

Emperor Toba was the 74th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1107 through 1123....
 Munehito Traditional dates.
75 1123 to 1142 Emperor Sutoku
Emperor Sutoku

Emperor Sutoku was the 75th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1123 through 1142....
 Akihito Traditional dates.
76 1142 to 1155 Emperor Konoe
Emperor Konoe

Emperor Konoe was the 76th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1142 through 1155....
 Narihito Traditional dates.
77 1155 to 1158 Emperor Go-Shirakawa
Emperor Go-Shirakawa

Emperor Go-Shirakawa was the 77th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1155 through 1158....
 Masahito Traditional dates.
78 1158 to 1165 Emperor Nijo
Emperor Nijo

Emperor Nijo was the 78th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spaned the years from 1158 through 1165....
 Morihito Traditional dates.
79 1165 to 1168 Emperor Rokujo
Emperor Rokujo

Emperor Rokujo was the 79th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1165 through 1168....
 Yorihito Traditional dates.
80 1168 to 1180 Emperor Takakura
Emperor Takakura

Emperor Takakura was the 80th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1168 through 1180....
 Norihito Traditional dates.
81 1180 to 1185 Emperor Antoku
Emperor Antoku

Emperor Antoku was the 81st Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1180 through 1185....
 Tokihito Traditional dates.
82 1183 to 1198 Emperor Go-Toba
Emperor Go-Toba

was the 82nd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1183 through 1198....
 Takahira Traditional dates.
Kamakura Period
Kamakura period

The is a period of History of Japan that marks the governance by the Kamakura shogunate, officially established in 1192 in Kamakura, Kanagawa by the first shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo....
 (1192-1333)
83 1198 to 1210 Emperor Tsuchimikado
Emperor Tsuchimikado

was the 83rd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1198 through 1210....
 Tamehito Traditional dates.
84 1210 to 1221 Emperor Juntoku
Emperor Juntoku

was the 84th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1210 through 1221....
 Morihira/Morinari Traditional dates.
85 1221 Emperor Chukyo
Emperor Chukyo

was the 85th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned only months in 1221, and he was not officially listed amongst the emperors until 1870 because of doubts caused by the length of his reign....
 Kanehira/Kanenari Pothumously named (1870). unthroned
86 1221 to 1232 Emperor Go-Horikawa
Emperor Go-Horikawa

was the 86th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. This reign spanned the years from 1221 through 1232....
 Yutahito Traditional dates.
87 1232 to 1242 Emperor Shijo
Emperor Shijo

was the 87th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. This reign spanned the years 1232 through 1242....
 Mitsuhito/Hidehito Traditional dates.
88 1242 to 1246 Emperor Go-Saga
Emperor Go-Saga

Emperor Go-Saga was the 88th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. This reign spanned the years 1242 through 1246....
 Kunihito Traditional dates.
89 1246 to 1260 Emperor Go-Fukakusa
Emperor Go-Fukakusa

was the 89th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. This reign spanned the years 1246 through 1260.This 13th century sovereign was named after the 9th century Emperor Nimmyo and go- , translates literally as "later;" and thus, he could be called the "Later Emperor Fukakusa"....
 Hisahito Traditional dates.
90 1260 to 1274 Emperor Kameyama
Emperor Kameyama

, was the 90th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1259 through 1274....
 Tsunehito Traditional dates.
91 1274 to 1287 Emperor Go-Uda
Emperor Go-Uda

Emperor Go-Uda was the 91st Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1274 through 1287....
 Yohito Traditional dates.
92 1287 to 1298 Emperor Fushimi
Emperor Fushimi

Emperor Fushimi was the 92nd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1287 through 1298....
 Hirohito Traditional dates.
93 1298 to 1301 Emperor Go-Fushimi
Emperor Go-Fushimi

Emperor Go-Fushimi was the 93rd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1298 to 1301....
 Tanehito Traditional dates.
94 1301 to 1308 Emperor Go-Nijo
Emperor Go-Nijo

Emperor Go-Nijo was the 94th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from March 3, 1301 until September 10, 1308....
 Kuniharu Traditional dates.
95 1308 to 1318 Emperor Hanazono
Emperor Hanazono

Emperor Hanazono was the 95th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1308 through 1318....
 Tomihito Traditional dates.
96 1318 to 1339 Emperor Go-Daigo
Emperor Go-Daigo

Emperor Go-Daigo was the 96th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Post-Meiji period historians construe the years of his reign spanning 1318 through 1339; however, pre-Meiji accounts of his reign considered the years of his reign to last only between 1318 and 1332, when he was said to have be...
 Takaharu Traditional dates; Southern Court
Northern Court
  1331 to 1333 Emperor Kogon
Emperor Kogon

Emperor Kogon was the first emperor to occupy the Northern Court of Japan. According to pre-Meiji scholars, his reign spanned the years from 1332 through 1334....
 Kazuhito
  1336 to 1348 Emperor Komyo
Emperor Komyo

Emperor Komyo was the second of the Northern Court , although he was actually the first to be supported by the Ashikaga Shogunate. According to pre-Meiji scholars, his reign spanned the years from 1336 through 1348....
 Yutahito
  1348 to 1351 Emperor Suko
Emperor Suko

Emperor Suko was the third of Northern Court during the Nanboku-cho in Japan. According to pre-Meiji period scholars, his reign spanned the years from 1348 through 1351....
 Okihito
  1351 to 1352Interregnum
Interregnum

An interregnum is a period of discontinuity of a government, organization, or social order. Archetypally, it was the period of time between the reign of one monarch and the next , and the concepts of interregnum and Regent therefore overlap....
  1352 to 1371 Emperor Go-Kogon
Emperor Go-Kogon

Emperor Go-Kogon was the fourth of the Northern Court during the Nanboku-cho. According to pre-Meiji scholars, his reign spanned the years from 1352 through 1371....
 Iyahito
  1371 to 1382 Emperor Go-En'yu
Emperor Go-En'yu

Emperor Go-En'yu was the fifth of the Northern Court during the period of two courts. According to pre-Meiji scholars, his reign spanned the years from 1371 through 1382....
 Ohito
  1382 to 1392 Emperor Go-Komatsu
Emperor Go-Komatsu

Emperor Go-Komatsu was the 100th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He is officially considered a Northern Court from May 24, 1382 to October 21, 1392, when Emperor Go-Kameyama abdicated, and a legitimate emperor from that date until October 5, 1412....
-- See 100 below -- reunified courts in 1392
Muromachi Period
Muromachi period

The was a division of History of Japan running from approximately 1336 to 1573. The period marks the governance of the Ashikaga shogunate, which was officially established in 1336 by the first Muromachi shogun, Ashikaga Takauji....
 (1392-1573)
97 1339 to 1368 Emperor Go-Murakami
Emperor Go-Murakami

was the 97th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession, and a member of the Southern Court during the Nanboku-cho period of rival courts....
 Norinaga/Noriyoshi Southern Court
98 1368 to 1383 Emperor Chokei
Emperor Chokei

Emperor Chokei was the 98th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from March 29, 1368 to 1383....
 Yutanari Southern Court
99 1383 to 1392 Emperor Go-Kameyama
Emperor Go-Kameyama

was the 99th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 1383 to October 21, 1392, becoming the last Emperor of the Southern Court....
 Hironari Southern Court
100 1392 to 1412 Emperor Go-Komatsu
Emperor Go-Komatsu

Emperor Go-Komatsu was the 100th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He is officially considered a Northern Court from May 24, 1382 to October 21, 1392, when Emperor Go-Kameyama abdicated, and a legitimate emperor from that date until October 5, 1412....
 Motohito
101 1412 to 1428 Emperor Shoko
Emperor Shoko

Emperor Shoko was the 101st Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.His reign spanned the years from 1412 through 1428....
 Mihito Traditional dates.
102 1428 to 1464 Emperor Go-Hanazono
Emperor Go-Hanazono

was the 102nd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1428 through] 1464....
 Hikohito Traditional dates.
103 1464 to 1500 Emperor Go-Tsuchimikado
Emperor Go-Tsuchimikado

was the 103rd Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1464 through 1500....
 Fusahito Traditional dates.
104 1500 to 1526 Emperor Go-Kashiwabara
Emperor Go-Kashiwabara

Emperor Go-Kashiwabara was the 104th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from November 16, 1500 to May 19, 1526....
 Katsuhito Traditional dates.
105 1526 to 1557 Emperor Go-Nara
Emperor Go-Nara

Emperor Go-Nara was the 105th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from June 9 1526 until September 27 1557, at the end of the Sengoku period....
 Tomohito Traditional dates.
106 1557 to 1586 Emperor Ogimachi
Emperor Ogimachi

Emperor Ogimachi was the 106th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from October 27?, 1557 to December 17, 1586, corresponding to the transition between the Sengoku Period and the Azuchi-Momoyama period....
 Michihito Traditional dates.
107 1586 to 1611 Emperor Go-Yozei
Emperor Go-Yozei

Emperor Go-Yozei was the 107th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from December 17, 1586 to May 9, 1611, corresponding to the transition between the Azuchi-Momoyama period and the Edo period....
 Kazuhito/Katahito Traditional dates.
Edo Period
Edo period

The , or , is a division of History of Japan running from 1603 to 1868. The period marks the governance of the Edo or Tokugawa shogunate, which was officially established in 1603 by the first Edo shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu....
 (1603-1867)
108 1611 to 1629 Emperor Go-Mizunoo
Emperor Go-Mizunoo

[Image:GoMizunoo Kyoto.jpg|thumb|right|The tomb of Emperor Go-Mizunoo, Kyoto Emperor Go-Mizunoo was the 108th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession....
(a.k.a. Emperor Go-Minoo)		 Kotohito Traditional dates.
109 1629 to 1643 Empress Meisho
Empress Meisho

Empress Meisho was the 109th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. She was the seventh woman to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne....
 Okiko Traditional notes.
110 1643 to 1654 Emperor Go-Komyo
Emperor Go-Komyo

Emperor Go-Komyo was the 110th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from November 14 1643 to October 30 1654....
 Tsuguhito Traditional dates.
1111655 to 1663 Emperor Go-Sai
Emperor Go-Sai

Emperor Go-Sai , also called Emperor Go-Saiin was the 111th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession....
 Nagahito Traditional dates.
112 1663 to 1687 Emperor Reigen
Emperor Reigen

was the 112th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Reigen reigned from March 5, 1663 until May 2, 1687....
 Satohito Traditional dates.
113 1687 to 1709 Emperor Higashiyama
Emperor Higashiyama

Emperor Higashiyama was the 113th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from May 6, 1687 to July 27, 1709....
 Asahito Traditional dates.
114 1709 to 1735 Emperor Nakamikado
Emperor Nakamikado

Emperor Nakamikado was the 114th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from July 27, 1709 to April 13, 1735....
 Yasuhito Traditional dates.
115 1735 to 1747 Emperor Sakuramachi
Emperor Sakuramachi

Emperor Sakuramachi was the 115th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from April 13, 1735 to June 9, 1747....
 Teruhito Traditional dates.
116 1747 to 1762 Emperor Momozono
Emperor Momozono

Emperor Momozono was the 116th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from June 9, 1747 until his death....
 Toohito Traditional dates.
117 1762 to 1771 Empress Go-Sakuramachi
Empress Go-Sakuramachi

Empress Go-Sakuramachi was the 117th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. She is the last woman ever to reign as Empress regnant, out of eight in the history of Japan....
 Toshiko Traditional dates.
118 1771 to 1779 Emperor Go-Momozono
Emperor Go-Momozono

Emperor Go-Momozono was the 118th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from May 23, 1771 until his death on December 16, 1779....
 Hidehito Traditional dates.
119 1780 to 1817 Emperor Kokaku
Emperor Kokaku

Emperor Kokaku was the 119th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years 1780 through 1817....
 Tomohito Traditional dates.
120 1817 to 1846 Emperor Ninko
Emperor Ninko

Emperor Ninko was the 120th Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years 1817 through 1846....
 Ayahito Traditional dates.
121 1846 to 1867 Emperor Komei
Emperor Komei

was the 121st Emperor of Japan of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from March 10, 1846 to January 30, 1867....
 Osahito
Modern Japan (1868-present)
122 1867 to 1912 Emperor Meiji
Emperor Meiji

The or Meiji the Great was the 122nd Emperor of Japan of Japan according to the traditional order of succession, reigning from 3 February 1867 until his death....
 Mutsuhito First emperor in constitutional monarchy
Constitutional monarchy

A constitutional monarchy is a form of constitutional government, where in either an elected or hereditary monarch is the head of state, unlike in an absolute monarchy, wherein the king or the queen is the sole source of political power, as he or she is not legally bound by the constitution....
123 1912 to 1926 Emperor Taisho
Emperor Taisho

The was the 123rd Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession, reigning from July 30, 1912, until his death in 1926.The Emperor?s personal name was ....
 Yoshihito
124 1926 to 1989 Emperor Showa
Hirohito

, also known as , was the 124th Emperor of Japan of Japan according to the traditional order, reigning from 25 December 1926 until his death in 1989....
 Hirohito Last emperor to hold political power
125 1989 to present none Akihito
Akihito

is the current of Japan, and the 125th Emperor according to Japan's list of Emperors of Japan. He acceded to the throne in 1989, and is the List of longest reigning current monarchs monarch or lifelong leader....
 Referred to as 'the Present Emperor' or Tenno Heika (i.e. His Majesty the Emperor) in Japanese and as Emperor Akihito in English. After his death, he will presumably be renamed Emperor Heisei
Heisei

is the current Japanese era name in Japan. The Heisei era started on January 8, 1989, just one day after the death of the reigning Emperor, Hirohito....
.


See also

  • Emperor of Japan
    Emperor of Japan

    The of Japan is the symbol of the state and of the unity of the Japanese people. He is the head of the Imperial House of Japan. Under Japan's present constitution, the Emperor is the "symbol of the state and the unity of the people," and is a ceremonial figurehead in a constitutional monarchy ....
  • List of Japanese Imperial Advisers


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