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Encyclopedia > Emperor Sujin of Japan

Emperor Sūjin (崇神天皇) was the tenth imperial ruler of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. No firm date can be assigned to this emperor and he is regarded by historians as a "legendary emperor". This does not necessarily imply that no such person ever existed, just that there is insufficient material to assign him to a historical period. His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Akihito of Japan The Emperor of Japan (天皇, tennō) is Japans titular head of state and the head of the Japanese imperial family. ... His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Akihito of Japan The Emperor of Japan (天皇, tennō) is Japans titular head of state and the head of the Japanese imperial family. ...


According to Kojiki and Nihonshoki he was the second son of the Emperor Kaika. He founded some important shrines in Yamato province, sent generals to subdue local provinces and defeated a prince who rebelled against him. Kojiki or Furukotofumi (古事記) is the oldest known historical book about the ancient history of Japan. ... Nihonshoki (日本書紀) is the second oldest history book about the ancient history of Japan. ... Emperor Kaika (開化天皇) is the ninth imperial ruler of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. ... Yamato (大和) is a province of Japan, which covers area of present Nara Prefecture. ...


Some historians identify him with the Emperor Jinmu and consider that the legend attributed to Jinmu was originally based on the life of Sujin. Other scholars assume his legend reflected the switching of dynasties and powers in Yamato province. Meiji era print of Emperor Jimmu Emperor Jinmu (神武天皇; Jinmu Tennō; given name: Kamuyamato Iwarebiko, January 1, 711 BC–March 11, 585 BC) was the mythical founder of Japan and its first emperor. ...



Preceded by:
Kaika
Legendary Emperor of Japan
97 BC-30 BC
Succeeded by:
Suinin


Emperor Kaika (開化天皇) is the ninth imperial ruler of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. ... History of Japan Paleolithic Jomon Yayoi Yamato period ---Kofun period ---Asuka period Nara period Heian period Kamakura period Muromachi period Azuchi-Momoyama period ---Nanban contacts Edo period Meiji period Taisho period Showa period ---Japanese expansionism ---Occupied Japan ---Post-Occupation Japan Heisei The following is a traditional list of Emperors of... Emperor Suinin (垂仁天皇) was the eleventh imperial ruler of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. ...


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Emperor Sujin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (163 words)
Emperor Sujin (崇神天皇 Sujin Tennō) was the tenth imperial ruler of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors.
According to Kojiki and Nihonshoki he was the second son of Emperor Kaika.
Some historians identify him with the Emperor Jimmu and consider that the legend attributed to Jimmu was originally based on the life of Sujin.
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Japan (17760 words)
On 31 March, 1908, the total population of Japan was 49,092,000 inhabitants; that of Formosa 3,155,005; and that of the Ainus (aborigines) 17,632.
Fifteen are appointed by the emperor, the remaining twenty-five by the minister at the nomination of the former.
On 12 Sept., 1885, a letter written from Leo XIII to the Emperor of Japan was received with great honour, and on 18 December of the same year, a representative of the emperor assisted respectfully at the ceremony of the funeral service for Alphonso XII, King of Spain.
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