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[1] [2] [3] There are several theories as to who was the first Japanese ruler supported by historical evidence: notable candidates are Emperor Yūryaku (r. 456–479) and Emperor Kinmei (r. 539–571), among others. [4] [5] The terms Tennō ('Emperor', 天皇), as well as Nihon ('Japan', 日本), were not adopted until the late 7th century AD.
The rulers of Japan have been its Emperors, whether effectively or nominally, for its entire recorded history. These include the ancient legendary emperors, the attested but undated emperors of the Yamato period (early fifth to early 6th centuries), and the clearly dated emperors of 539 to the present.
Pages in category "Emperors of Japan" The following 118 pages are in this category, out of 118 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Japanese emperors have nearly always been controlled by external political forces, to varying degrees. For example, between 1192 and 1867, the shōguns , or their shikken regents in Kamakura (1203–1333), were the de facto rulers of Japan, although they were nominally appointed by the emperor.
Historically, verifiable emperors of Japan start from 539 CE with Emperor Kinmei, the 29th tennō. [3] [4] [5] The earliest historic written mentions of Japan were in Chinese records, where it was referred to as Wa (倭 later 和), which later evolved into the Japanese name of Wakoku (倭國).
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's 85-year-old Emperor Akihito ends his three-decade reign on Tuesday and his son Crown Prince Naruhito will ascend to the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday. Some key questions ...
List of Mughal emperors: Indian Empire [a] 1877–1947 King-Emperor: Emperor of India: East Asia Imperial China: 221 BC–1912 皇帝, pronounced Huángdì ("Godly Ruler") List of Chinese emperors: Japan: 660 BC-Present 天皇, pronounced Tennō ("Heavenly Sovereign") 皇帝, pronounced Kōtei ("Godly Ruler") List of emperors of Japan: Goguryeo ...
The Five Emperors may refer to: The Five Good Emperors of the Roman Empire who ruled from 96 to 180: Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius; Year of the Five Emperors, 193 CE; The Five Emperors and Three Sovereigns, mythical rulers of ancient China; Wufang Shangdi a set of five Chinese deities called Emperors