Emperor Saga
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Emperor Saga was the 52nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Saga's reign lasted from 809 to 823.
Portrait from the Kōshitsu no shihō, 14th century
Cry for noble Saichō (哭最澄上人), which was written by Emperor Saga for Saichō's death. Saga was a scholar of the Chinese classics. He was also renowned as a skillful calligrapher. Chinese calligraphic influence was weakened during the Heian period; this text was an example of the different way it was evolving in Japan.
Emperor Junna
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Emperor Junna was the 53rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Junna reigned from 823 to 833. He is also known as Emperor Saiin.
Emperor Saga
…in which the retired Emperor Heizei attempted to regain the throne. As a result, Prince Takaoka was deposed, but his half-brother, Prince Ōtomo (later Emperor Junna), was appointed Crown Prince. The retired Emperor Heizei continued to receive the title and honors of Grand Emperor after this incident. Following this…
Emperor Junna