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572
Shotoku is born.
Prince Shotoku, a semi-legendary regent and a politician of the Asuka period in Japan, is born https://historystack.com/Prince_Shotoku -
578
The family business is founded in Japan
The family business Kongo Gumi is founded in Japan by a Korean in Osaka to build the Buddhist temple Shitennō-ji https://historystack.com/Prince_Shotoku -
593
Promotes Buddhism
prince Shotoku of the Soga clan rules Japan and promotes Buddhism https://historystack.com/Prince_Shotoku -
600
First Japanese is sent to china
prince Shotoku sends the first official Japanese mission to China https://latkinsdms.weebly.com/timeline.html -
604
Prince Shotoku issues a chinese-style constitution
prince Shotoku issues a Chinese-style constitution (Kenpo Jushichijo), based on Confucian principles, which de facto inaugurates the Japanese empire https://latkinsdms.weebly.com/timeline.html -
605
Buddihism is declared as state religions of Japan
prince Shotoku declares Buddhism and Confucianism the state religions of Japan https://latkinsdms.weebly.com/timeline.html -
607
Shotoku builds the buddhist temple
Shotoku builds the Buddhist temple Horyuji in the Asuka valley https://latkinsdms.weebly.com/timeline.html -
645
Shotoku strengthens imperial power
Shotoku is succeeded by Kotoku Tenno, who strengthens imperial power over aristocratic clans (Taika Reform), turning their states into provinces. https://latkinsdms.weebly.com/timeline.html -
645
Shotoku isn't an emporer anymore
Shotoku no longer serves as a emporer. https://latkinsdms.weebly.com/timeline.html -
751
The name Prince Shotoku first appeared...
Prnice Shotoku first appeared in Kaifuso written in 751, more than a hundred years after his death.
