Sakanoue no Tamuramaro (坂上田村麻呂 758 - 811) was a general and shogun of the early Heian Period of Japan. Events End of the reign of Empress Koken of Japan; she is succeeded by Emperor Junnin. ... Events July 26 - Battle of Pliska: Nicephorus I is defeated by the Bulgar khan Krum, and is succeeded by Stauracius as Byzantine emperor. ... Jump to: navigation, search In Japanese history, a shogun (将軍 shōgun) was the practical ruler of Japan for most of the time from 1192 to the Meiji Era beginning in 1868. ... The Heian period (Japanese: 平安時代, Heian-jidai) is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. ...

Serving Emperor Kammu, he was appointed shogun and given the task of conquering the Emishi (蝦夷征伐 Emishi Seibatsu) whom he subjugated. Recent evidence suggests that a migration of Emishi from northern Honshu to Hokkaido took place sometime between the Seventh and Eighth centuries AD, perhaps as a direct result of this policy that pre-dated Sakanoue's appointment, however, many Emishi remained in the Tohoku region as subjects of the Japanese Empire, and later established independent Fushu domains. After emperor Kammu's death, the general continued to serve Emperor Heizei and Emperor Saga. Emperor Kammu (桓武天皇) (737-806) was the 50th imperial ruler of Japan. ... The Emishi were natives of northern Honshu that opposed and resisted the rule of the Japanese Emperors during the late Nara and early Heian periods (7th-10th centuries A.D.). At the end of the Heian period (12th C.), those Emishi who were still outside the authority of the state... Emperor Heizei (平城天皇) (774-824) was the 51st imperial ruler of Japan. ... Emperor Saga (嵯峨天皇) (786-842) was the 52nd imperial ruler of Japan. ...

Sakanoue no Tamuramaro first built Kiyomizu Temple (Kiyomizu-dera), one of the most famous landmarks to be seen in Kyoto. The main hall of Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto Kiyomizu-dera (or Kiyomizudera, 清水寺) refers to several Buddhist temples but most commonly to Otowasan Kiyomizudera (音羽山清水寺) in Eastern Kyoto, and one of the best known sights of the city. ... Jump to: navigation, search This page is about the city Kyoto. ...

It is said that the famous Tanabata festivals and parades of Aomori prefecture (also celebrated in the city of Sendai in Miyagi prefecture) that draw over 3 million people to the prefecture a year, called the Nebuta festival in Aomori City and Neputa festival (ねぷた祭り) in Hirosaki City, are in remembrance of Sakanoue no Tamuramaro's conquering of the natives' land. Until the mid 1990s the prize awarded for the best float of the parades was called the Tamuramaro Prize. However, there is no historical record that he went farther north than Iwate prefecture. People dressed in yukata at Tanabata Tanabata (七夕, meaning Seven Evenings) is a Japanese star festival, derived from Obon traditions and the Chinese star festival, Qi Xi. ... At Osorezan Aomori Prefecture (青森県 Aomoriken or frequently Aomori-ken) is located in the Tohoku region of Japan. ... Aomori Waterfront Aomori (青森市; Aomori-shi) is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture. ... Hirosaki (弘前市; -shi) is a city located in Aomori in Tohoku region of Japan. ... Iwate Prefecture (岩手県; Iwate-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ...