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Emperor Tenji
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Emperor Tenji was the 38th emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession. Initially known as Prince Kazuraki, and later Prince Naka no Ōe, he was the son of Emperor Jomei and Empre
17th-century depiction of Tenji
17th-century depiction of Tenji
1879 depiction of Kamatari (right) and Prince Naka (left) attacking Iruka
1879 depiction of Kamatari (right) and Prince Naka (left) attacking Iruka
The tumulus of Emperor Tenji in modern Kyoto, as seen from above
The tumulus of Emperor Tenji in modern Kyoto, as seen from above
Emperor Tenmu
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Emperor Tenmu was the 40th emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession. The son of Emperor Jomei and Empress Kōgyoku, he was born Prince Ōama around 630. Ruling from 673 to 686,
Emperor Tenji
…of the first version of the Ritsuryō law code. He fell ill and died in 671, prompting a succession dispute between Prince Ōtomo and Tenji's brother, Prince Ōama. It is unknown which Tenji wished to succeed him. The dispute broke out into a brief civil war, which ended with the victory of Ōama, who then ruled…
Portrait from the book Shūko Jisshu, 1800
Portrait from the book Shūko Jisshu, 1800
The ruins of Tenmu's Kiyomihara palace in Asuka
The ruins of Tenmu's Kiyomihara palace in Asuka
Noguchi Ōbo Kofun [ja], the tomb (kofun) of Tenmu and Jitō in Asuka, Nara.
Noguchi Ōbo Kofun [ja], the tomb (kofun) of Tenmu and Jitō in Asuka, Nara.