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Period: 554 to
Empress Suiko's Lifespan
more information Whilst her exact birthdate is unknown, we do know that she died at the age of 74 years. Suiko was the 33rd Monarch of Japan, and the first of eight to be empress regnants. She was the successor of Emporer Sushun. -
Period: 572 to Apr 8, 622
Prince Shōtoku Lifespan
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Promoted the religion of Buddhism, was appointed as regent by his Aunt, and created the Twelve Level Cap and Rank System, as well as promulgating a seventeen article constitution. -
Jan 1, 600
Mission to China
In 600, Yamato state sent the first Japanese mission to China since 478. -
Jan 1, 603
Twelve Level Cap and Rank System
Established by Prince Shōtoku, officials would wear silk hats that would appear differently based upon rank. Unlike the previous system, this new one was based on individual achievement rather than heredity. This system was replaced in 647. -
Period: Jan 1, 631 to
Emporer Tenmu Lifespan
more information The 40th emporer, Tenmu ruled from 672 until 686. He overthrew Prince Kobun in order to become Emporer after his father died, and became the first monarch. -
Jul 10, 645
The Isshi Incident
In this incident, a group of men that consisted of Nakatomi no Kamatari, Prince Naka no Ōe, four gaurds, and others planned to eliminate the Soga clan. This plan was to commence with the assasination of Soga no Iruka, which was attempted after a well-formed plan had been developed. It didn't kill the man right away, but several days later when the gaurds rushed him. -
Jul 12, 645
Emperor Kōtoku & Taika Reform
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Emperor Kōtoku ascended to the throne after the Isshi Incident, and began strengthening imperial power over the aristocratic clans, turning their states into provinces. -
Period: Aug 27, 663 to Aug 28, 663
Battle of Baekgang
more information A battle where the Japanese navy was defeated to the Korean, crushing any chance of the Baekje restoration project occurring. -
Jan 1, 670
First Koseki
more information The first koseki, or family recording, was collected in this year. -
May 1, 672
Jinshin War
more information Lasting from early May to the 12th of September, Prince Ōama attempted to take the throne from his brother (Prince Ōtomo), after his father (Emporer Tenji), and suceeded in doing so after the other strangled himself. -
Period: Jan 1, 701 to Dec 31, 756
Empress Kōmyō
more information Even though the exact date of birth and death are unknown, this Empress was born in 701, with her death coming in 756. Her first son died shortly after birth, and she became Empress at age 29, and was the first to recieve the rank of kogo. -
Period: Jan 1, 710 to
Nara Period
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Jan 1, 720
Seventeen-Article Constitution
full summary This constitution was authored in 604, but was not published until 720. -
Buddhism Introduced
Although the exact date is unknown, Baekje, a Korean Kingdom, dispatched a delegation in 538 to introduce Buddhism to the Japanese emporer. -
Promoting Buddhism
Prince Shōtoku is assigned as regent by Empress Suiko (his aunt) and promotes the Buddhist religion with the Soga clan in many ways, having been inspired by it. -
Period: to Dec 31, 710
Asuka Period
Exact dates and years are unknown for this period of time in Japan. The country was officially formed in 660 BC, quite a bit before this period. -
Period: to
Empress Suiko's Reign
Suiko reigned as Empress from the 8th of December, 592 to the 7th of March, 628. -
Period: to Sep 13, 720
Fujiwara no Fuhito
more information Exact date of birth unknown; had sons by two different women, and was thirteen years old when the Jinshin War occured. -
Period: to Aug 21, 672
Emperor Kōbun Lifespan
Exact date of birth is unknown.
