Emperor Go-Shirakawa
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Emperor Go-Shirakawa was the 77th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His de jure reign spanned the years from 1155 through 1158, though arguably he effectively maintai
Portrait from the "Yamato-e: Traditions of Beauty from the Imperial Court"
Portrait from the Tenshi Sekkan Miei
The Heiji Rebellion of 1160
Portrait of Emperor Go-Shirakawa painted in 13th century at Myōhō-in temple, Kyoto
Emperor Nijō
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Emperor Nijō was the 78th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1158 through 1165.
Emperor Go-Shirakawa
…years without leaving any heirs. There was an ensuing succession dispute: The main candidates were Prince Shigehito, son of retired Emperor Sutoku, and Prince Morihito, son of Go-Shirakawa (then named Prince Masahito). Though, according to Gukansho, Bifukumon-in also suggested her daughter Imperial Princess Akiko…
Portrait from the Tenshi Sekkan Miei