In Japan, the Sesshō (摂政) was a title given to a regent who was named to assist an emperor when the emperor was still a child, before the coming of age, or female. The Kampaku (関白) was theoretically a sort of chief advisor for the Emperor, but was the title of a regent who assists an adult emperor. During the Heian era, they were the effective rulers of Japan. There was little, if any, effective difference between the two titles, and several individuals merely alternated titles as child Emperors grew to adulthood, or adult Emperors retired or died and were replaced by child Emperors. The two were collectively known as Sekkan (摂関). // High public office A regent, from the Latin regens who reigns is anyone who acts of head of state, especially if not the Monarch (who has higher titles). ... His Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan The Emperor of Japan (天皇 tennō) is the symbol of Japan and the unity of its people and the head of the Japanese Imperial Family. ... Coming of age is a young persons formal transition from adolescence to adulthood. ... // High public office A regent, from the Latin regens who reigns is anyone who acts of head of state, especially if not the Monarch (who has higher titles). ... History of Japan Paleolithic Jomon Yayoi Yamato period ---Kofun period ---Asuka period Nara period Heian period Kamakura period Muromachi period Azuchi-Momoyama period ---Nanban period Edo period Meiji period Taisho period Showa period ---Japanese expansionism ---Occupied Japan ---Post-Occupation Japan Heisei Overview The Heian period (平安時代) is the last division...

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The Sesshō and Kampaku had held the practical powers of the ruling Emperor, conducting cloistered rule until shogunates took over the power from them. Most empresses had Sesshō with some exceptions in the ancient period. Cloistered Rule, also known as the Insei system, is a distinct feature of Japanese history and politics and sometimes in business. ... This page is about the Japanese ruler and military rank. ...

In earlier times only members of the imperial family could be appointed to Sessho. Kojiki reported the Emperor Ōjin was assisted by his mother the empress Jingū, but it is doubtful if it is a historical fact. The first historical Sessho was Prince Shōtoku who assisted the empress Suiko. Kojiki or Furukotofumi (古事記) is the oldest known historical book about the ancient history of Japan. ... Emperor ÅŒjin (応神天皇) was the 15th imperial ruler of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Prince Shōtoku (聖徳太子 574-622) was a regent and a politician of the Imperial Court in Japan. ... Empress Suiko (推古天皇) (554-628) was the 33rd imperial ruler of Japan and the first woman to hold this position. ...

The Fujiwara clan was the primary holders of the Kampaku and Sesshō titles. More precisely those title was held by the Fujiwara Hokke (Fujiwara north family) and its descendants, to which Fujiwara no Yoshifusa belonged. In 844 Fujiwara no Yoshifusa became Sesshō. He was the first Sesshō who didn't belong to the imperial house. In 876 Fujiwara no Mototsune, the nephew and adopted son of Yoshifusa, was appointed to the newly created office Kampaku. After Fujiwara no Michinaga and Fujiwara no Yorimichi, their descendants held those two office exclusively In 12th century there were five families among the descendants of Yorimichi called Sekke. Until 1868 those five families held those title exclusively with two exceptions of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his nephew Toyotomi Hidetsugu. The Fujiwara clan (藤原) was a clan of regents who had sort of monopoly to the Sekkan positions, Sessho and Kampaku. ... Fujiwara no Yoshifusa (藤原良房, 804 - 872) was the first of the great regents from the Fujiwara clan. ... Events Succession of Pope Sergius II (844 - 847). ... Events Seiwa is succeeded by Yozei as emperor of Japan. ... Fujiwara no Mototsune (藤原基経, 836-891) continued the trend begun by Yoshifusa of monopolising the position of regent to the Japanese emperor. ... Fujiwara no Michinaga (藤原 道長, 966-1028) represents the highpoint of the Fujiwara regents control over the government of Japan. ... Fujiwara no Yorimichi (藤原頼通)(990-1074), son of Fujiwara no Michinaga, succeeded his father to the position of Sessho in 1017, and then went on to become Kampaku from 1020 until 1068. ... 1868 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Hideyoshi in old age. ... This article has been translated, and needs attention from someone approaching dual fluency. ...

Sekke consisted in five families: Konoe family, Kujō family, Ichijō family, Takatsukasa family and Nijō family. Both Konoe clan and Kujō clan were derived from Fujiwara no Tadamichi, a descendant of Yorimichi. Other three families were derived from one of those two families. The Konoe family (近衛家 Konoe-ke) was a branch of the Fujiwara clan. ... The Kujo family (九条家 Kujō-ke) was a Japanese noble family and a branch of the Fujiwara clan derived from Fujiwara no Tadamichi. ... The Ichijō family (一条家; -ke) was one of the five regent houses (go-sekke). ... The Takatsukasa family (鷹司家) is a branch of the Fujiwara clan of Japan. ... The Nijō family (二条家; -ke) was one of the five regent houses (go-sekke). ... Fujiwara no Tadamichi (藤原忠通) (1097-1164) was the eldest son of the Japanese regent (kunpaku) Fujiwara no Tadazane and a member of the politically powerful Fujiwara clan. ...

A retired kampaku is called Taikō (太閤), which commonly came to refer to Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Hideyoshi in old age. ...

The office and title of kampaku fell out of use by convention with the appointment of the first Prime Minister of Japan during the Meiji Restoration. Emperor Meiji abolished the office in 1872. The Prime Minister of Japan (内閣総理大臣 Naikaku sōri daijin) is the English political nomenclature of the head of government of Japan. ... The Meiji Restoration (明治維新; Meiji Ishin), also known as the Meiji Ishin, Revolution or Renewal, was a chain of events that led to a change in Japans political and social structure. ... Emperor Mutsuhito Mutsuhito or Mitsuhito (睦仁), the Meiji Emperor (明治天皇, literally wise ruling heaven emperor) (3 November 1852–30 July 1912) was the 122nd Emperor of Japan. ...

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Sesshō and Kampaku of the Heian Era

Fujiwara no Yoshifusa (藤原良房, 804 - 872) was the first of the great regents from the Fujiwara clan. ... Events Patriarch Ignatius is imprisoned and (December 25) deposed to be succeeded by patriarch Photius I. Louis the German invades West Francia, hoping to secure Aquitaine from his brother Charles the Bald, but fails. ... Events Battle of Hafrsfjord in Norway, Harald Finehair first king of Norway. ... Emperor Seiwa (清和天皇) (Third month, 25th day, 850 - Twelth month, 4th day, 880) was the 56th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Fujiwara no Mototsune (藤原基経, 836-891) continued the trend begun by Yoshifusa of monopolising the position of regent to the Japanese emperor. ... Events Battle of Hafrsfjord in Norway, Harald Finehair first king of Norway. ... For other uses, see number 880. ... Emperor Yozei of Japan (From Ogura Hyakunin Isshu) Emperor Yōzei (陽成天皇) (869-949) was the 57th imperial ruler of Japan. ... For other uses, see number 880. ... Events The sovereignty of prince Svatopluk I in Bohemia is confirmed. ... Emperor Kōkō (光孝天皇) (830-887) was the 58th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Emperor Uda (宇多天皇) (867-931) was the 59th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events With the establishment of the Icelandic Althing, now the worlds oldest parliament, the Icelandic Commonwealth is founded. ... Events Oda the Severe becomes Archbishop of Canterbury Births Charles dOutremer son of Louis IV of France Deaths Categories: 941 ... Emperor Suzaku (朱雀天皇) (923-952) was the 61st imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events Belgian astronomer Jean Meeus asserts that the orbits of all nine planets were within the same 90% arc of the solar system on 1 February 949. ... Emperor Murakami (村上天皇) (926-967) was the 62nd imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events Emperor Reizei ascends to the throne of Japan The Khazar capital of Atil falls to the Kievan Rus around this year Births Deaths Emperor Murakami of Japan Abu al-Faraj Ali of Isfahan, scholar. ... Events December 11 - John I becomes Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire. ... Emperor Reizei (冷泉天皇; 12 June 950 - 21 November 1011) was the 63rd emperor of Japan (967 - 969). ... Events Major volcano eruption in Mashu Japan Devastating decade long famine begins in France Byzantine Emperor John I successfully defends the Eastern Roman Empire from massive barbarian invasion Construction completed on Al-Azhar mosque in Cairo, worlds oldest Islamic university Births Leif Ericson, Norse explorer Seyyed Razi, important Muslim... Emperor Enyū (円融天皇) (959-991) was the 64th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events Otto II marries Theophanu, Byzantine princess. ... Events Births Deaths Hunain ibn Ishaq, Egyptian physician Categories: 977 ... Events March 2 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks End of the reign of Emperor Kazan of Japan Emperor Ichijo ascends to the throne of Japan Explorer Bjarni Herjólfsson becomes the first inhabitant of the Old World to sight North America Births Deaths March 2 - Lothair, King of... Emperor Kazan (花山天皇) (968-1008) was the 65th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events Construction of the Al-Hakim Mosque begins in Cairo. ... Emperor Ichijō (一条天皇) (980-1011) was the 66th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events Hugh Capet, a distant relative of the last Carolingian king of the Franks, is crowned King of France, beginning the Capetian dynasty and, arguably, modern French history. ... Events (Erik Segersäll) is succeeded by (Olof Skötkonung), the first baptized ruler of Sweden. ... Fujiwara no Michinaga (藤原 道長, 966-1028) represents the highpoint of the Fujiwara regents control over the government of Japan. ... Events George Tsul, ruler of Khazaria, is captured by a combined Byzantine- Rus force, which effectively ends Khazarias existence. ... Events Canute the Great is acclaimed king of England. ... Emperor Go-Ichijō (後一条天皇) (October 12, 1008 - May 15, 1036) was the 68th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events Toi invasion: Jurchen pirates invade Kyushu. ... Events Constantine X emperor of the Byzantine Empire dies. ... Emperor Go-Reizei (後冷泉天皇) (August 28, 1025 - May 22, 1068) was the 70th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events Emperor Go-Sanjo ascends the throne of Japan William the Conqueror takes Exeter after a brief siege Births Henry I of England (d. ... Events Revolt of the Earls. ... Emperor Go-Sanjō (後三条天皇) (September 3, 1034 - June 15, 1073) was the 71st imperial ruler of Japan. ... Emperor Shirakawa (白河天皇) (July 7, 1053 - July 24, 1129) was the 72nd imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events Domesday Book is completed in England Emperor Shirakawa of Japan starts his cloistered rule Imam Ali Mosque is rebuilt by the Seljuk Malik Shah I after being destroyed by fire. ... Fujiwara no Morozane (Japanese language: 藤原師実 ふじわらの もろざね) (1042 - March 14, 1101) was a regent of Japan and a chief of clan of Fujiwara clan in the cloister rule period, or the late Heian period. ... Events Granada captured by Yusuf Ibn Tashfin, King of the Almoravides Beginnings of troubadours in Provence Bejaia becomes the capital of the Algeria Births William of Malmsbury Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Saint Famianus Eliezer ben Nathan of Mainz Deaths Saint Malcoldia of Asti Saint Adalbero Categories: 1090 ... Emperor Horikawa (堀河天皇) (August 8, 1079 - August 9, 1107) was the 73rd imperial ruler of Japan. ... 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Events Concordat of Worms condemns Pierre Abélards writings on the Holy Trinity. ... Events First Council of the Lateran confirms Concordat of Worms and demands that priests remain celibate End of the reign of Emperor Toba of Japan. ... Events Emperor Toba of Japan begins his cloistered rule sharing power with Sutuku, ex-emperor Shirakawas son. ... Emperor Sutoku (崇徳天皇) (July 7, 1119 - September 14, 1164) was the 75th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events February 2 - Battle of Lincoln. ... Events Åhus, Sweden gains city privileges City of Airdrie, Scotland founded King Sverker I of Sweden is deposed and succeeded by Eric IX of Sweden. ... Emperor Konoe (近衛天皇) (June 16, 1139 - August 22, 1155) was the 76th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events January 11 - Vladislav II becomes King of Bohemia End of the formal reign of Emperor Go-Shirakawa of Japan, also the beginning of his cloistered rule, which will last to his death in 1192. ... Emperor Go-Shirakawa (後白河天皇) (October 18, 1127 - April 26, 1192) was the 77th imperial ruler of Japan, reigning from August 23, 1155 to September 5, 1158. ... Events November 23 - Pope Alexander III enters Rome. ... Emperor Nijō (二条天皇) (July 31, 1143 - September 5, 1165) was the 78th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events Marko III succeeds Yoannis V as patriarch of Alexandria. ... Emperor Rokujō (六条天皇) (December 28, 1164 - August 23, 1176) was the 79th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Fujiwara no Motofusa (藤原基房) was an Imperial Regent in the late 12th century, serving both Emperor Rokujō and Emperor Takakura. ... Events Duke Richard of Aquitaine becomes Duke of Poitiers. ... Emperor Takakura (高倉天皇) (September 23, 1161 - January 30, 1181) was the 80th imperial ruler of Japan reigning from March 30, 1168 to March 18, 1180. ... Fujiwara no Motofusa (藤原基房) was an Imperial Regent in the late 12th century, serving both Emperor Rokujō and Emperor Takakura. ... Events Third Council of the Lateran condemned Waldensians and Cathars as heretics, institutes a reformation of clerical life, and creates the first ghettos for Jews Afonso I is recognized as the true King of Portugal by Portugal the protection of the Catholic Church against the Castillian monarchy Philip II is... Events April 13 - Frederick Barbarossa issues the Gelnhausen Charter November 18 - France Emperor Antoku succeds Emperor Takakura as emperor of Japan Afonso I of Portugal is taken prisoner by Ferdinand II of Leon Artois is annexed by France Prince Mochihito amasses a large army and instigates the Genpei War between... Events Three-year old Emperor Go-Toba ascends to the throne of Japan after the forced abdication of his brother Antoku during the Genpei War William of Tyre excommunicated by the newly appointed Heraclius of Jerusalem, firmly ending their struggle for power Andronicus I Comnenus becomes the Byzantine emperor Births... Emperor Antoku (安徳天皇) (December 22, 1178 - April 25, 1185) was the 81st imperial ruler of Japan, ruling during the late Heian period from the fourth month, 22nd day of 1180 to April 25, 1185. ... Events Abbeville receives its commercial charter. ... Events John the Chanter becomes Bishop of Exeter. ... Emperor Go-Toba (後鳥羽天皇) (August 6, 1180 - March 28, 1239) was the 82nd imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events May 12 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. ... Events Spring, London, popular uprising of the poor against the rich led by William Fitz Osbern. ...

Famous Sesshō and Kampaku of the Kamakura period

• Kujō Yoshitsune (Sesshō 1202 – 1206 for Tsuchimikado)
• Kujō Michiie (Sesshō 1221 for Chūkyō, Kampaku, 1228 – 1231, 1235 – 1237 for Shijō)
• Nijō Yoshimi? (Kampaku 1242 – 1246 for Go-Saga, 1261 – 1265 for Kameyama)
• Ichjō Sanetsune (Sesshō 1246 – 1247 for Go-Fukakusa, Kampaku 1265 – 1267 for Kameyama)

History of Japan Paleolithic Jomon Yayoi Yamato period ---Kofun period ---Asuka period Nara period Heian period Kamakura period Muromachi period Azuchi-Momoyama period ---Nanban period Edo period Meiji period Taisho period Showa period ---Japanese expansionism ---Occupied Japan ---Post-Occupation Japan Heisei The Kamakura period 1185 to 1333 is a period... Events August 1 - Arthur of Brittany captured in Mirebeau, north of Poitiers Beginning of the Fourth Crusade. ... Events Temujin is proclaimed Genghis Khan of the Mongol people, founding the Mongol Empire Qutb ud-Din proclaims the Mameluk dynasty in India, the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. ... Emperor Tsuchimikado (土御門天皇) (January 3, 1196 - November 6, 1231) was the 83rd imperial ruler of Japan. ... Centuries: 12th century - 13th century - 14th century Decades: 1170s 1180s 1190s 1200s 1210s - 1220s - 1230s 1240s 1250s 1260s 1270s Years: 1216 1217 1218 1219 1220 - 1221 - 1222 1223 1224 1225 1226 See also: 1221 state leaders Events May 13 - End of the reign of Emperor Juntoku of Japan Emperor Chukyo... Emperor Chūkyō (仲恭天皇) (October 30, 1218 - June 18, 1234) was the 85th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events The Sixth Crusade is launched by Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, after delays due to sickness and an excommunication from Pope Gregory IX. Conrad IV of Germany becomes titular King of Jerusalem, with Frederick II as regent. ... Events Ardengus becomes bishop of Florence. ... Events Anglo-Norman invasion of Connacht St. ... Events Thomas II of Savoy becomes count of Flanders. ... Emperor Shijō (四条天皇) (March 17, 1231 - February 10, 1242) was the 87th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events April 5 - During a battle on the ice of Russian forces rebuff an invasion attempt by the Teutonic Knights. ... Events End of the reign of Emperor Go-Saga of Japan. ... Emperor Go-Saga (後嵯峨天皇) (April 1, 1220 - March 17, 1272) was the 88th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events July 25 - Constantinople re-captured by Nicaean forces under the command of Michael VIII Palaeologus, Byzantine Empire re-formed August 29 - Urban IV becomes Pope, the last man to do so without being a Cardinal first Bela IV of Hungary repels Tatar invasion Charles of Anjou given rule of... Events January 20 - In Westminster, the first English parliament conducts its first meeting. ... Emperor Kameyama (亀山天皇) (July 9, 1249 - October 4, 1305) was the 90th Emperor of Japan. ... Events Shams ad-Din disappears resulting in Jalal Uddin Rumi writing 30,000 verses of poetry about his disappearance. ... Emperor Go-Fukakusa (後深草天皇) (June 28, 1243 - August 17, 1304) was the 89th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events January 20 - In Westminster, the first English parliament conducts its first meeting. ... For broader historical context, see 1260s and 13th century. ... Emperor Kameyama (亀山天皇) (July 9, 1249 - October 4, 1305) was the 90th Emperor of Japan. ...

Famous Sesshō and Kampaku of the Muromachi period

• Nijō Yoshimoto (Kampaku 1346 – 1358, 1363 – 1367, Sesshō, 1382 – 1387, 1388)
• Ichijō Tsunetsugu (Kampaku 1399 – 1408 for Go-Komatsu, 1410 – 1418 for Go-Komatsu and Shōkō)
• Ichijō Kanera (Sesshō 1432, Kampaku 1447 – 1453 for Go-Hanazono, 1467 – 1470 for Go-Tsuchimikado)
• Ichijō Norifusa (Kampaku 1458 – 1463 for Go-Hanazono)
• Ichijō Fuyuyoshi (Kampaku 1488 – 1493 for Go-Tsuchimikado, 1497 – 1501 for Go-Tsuchimikado and Go-Kashiwabara)

History of Japan Paleolithic Jomon Yayoi Yamato period ---Kofun period ---Asuka period Nara period Heian period Kamakura period Muromachi period Azuchi-Momoyama period ---Nanban period Edo period Meiji period Taisho period Showa period ---Japanese expansionism ---Occupied Japan ---Post-Occupation Japan Heisei The Muromachi period (室町時代, also known as Muromachi era... Events Foundation of the University of Valladolid Foundation of Pembroke College, University of Cambridge August 26 Battle of Crecy after which Edward the Black Prince honored the bravery of John I, Count of Luxemburg and King of Bohemia also known as John the BLIND! who was killed in the fighting... Events Jacquerie. ... Centuries: 13th century - 14th century - 15th century Decades: 1310s 1320s 1330s 1340s 1350s - 1360s - 1370s 1380s 1390s 1400s 1410s Years: 1358 1359 1360 1361 1362 - 1363 - 1364 1365 1366 1367 1368 See also: 1363 state leaders Events Magnus II, King of Sweden, is deposed by Albert of Mecklenburg. ... Events Battle of Najera, Peter I of Castile restored as King. ... Events End of the reign of Emperor Go-Enyu of Japan, fifth and last of the Northern Ashikaga Pretenders Emperor Go-Komatsu ascends to the throne of Japan John Wyclifs teachings are condemned by the Synod of London. ... Events June 2 - John Holland, a maternal half-brother of Richard II of England, is created Earl of Huntingdon. ... Events Beginning of prosecution of Lollards in England The Battle of Otterburn between England and Scotland Births Thomas Montacute, 4th Earl of Salisbury. ... Events September 30 - Accession of Henry IV of England October 13 - Coronation of Henry IV of England November 1 - Accession of John VI, Duke of Brittany Births Deaths November 1 - John V, Duke of Brittany Categories: 1399 ... Events December 13 - The Order of the Dragon is officially formated under King Sigismund of Hungary. ... Emperor Go-Komatsu (後小松天皇) (August 1, 1377 - December 1, 1433) was the 100th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events July 15 – Lithuanian forces under the cousins Władysław Jagiełło of Poland and Witowt of Lithuania decisively defeat the forces of the Teutonic Knights, whose power is broken Jan Hus is excommunicated by the Archbishop of Prague. ... Events May 19 - Capture of Paris by John, Duke of Burgundy September - Beginning of English Siege of Rouen Mircea the Old, ruler of Wallachia dies and is succeeded by Vlad I Uzurpatorul. ... Emperor Shōkō (称光天皇) (May 12, 1401 - August 30, 1428) was the 101st imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events June 1 - Battle of San Romano - Florence defeats Siena foundation of Université de Caen In the end of the Hook and Cod wars, Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut and Holland is forced by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, to abdicate all her estates in his favour; end of Hainaut... Events March 6 - Nicholas V becomes Pope. ... Events May 29 - Fall of Constantinople to Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II the Conqueror, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire). ... Emperor Go-Hanazono (後花園天皇) (July 10, 1419 - January 18, 1471) was the 102nd imperial ruler of Japan, reigning from September 7, 1428 until August 21, 1464. ... Events October 29 - Battle of Brusthem: Charles the Bold defeats Liege Beginning of the Sengoku Period in Japan. ... Events May 15 - Charles VIII of Sweden who had served three terms as King of Sweden dies. ... Emperor Go-Tsuchimikado (後土御門天皇) (July 3, 1442 – October 21, 1500) was the 103rd imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events January 24 - Hungary Foundation of Magdalen College, University of Oxford George of Podebrady becomes king of Bohemia Pope Pius II becomes pope Turks sack the Acropolis Births Jacopo Sannazaro, Italian poet Deaths June 27 - Alfonso V of Aragon August 6 - Pope Callixtus III Marques de Santillana, Spanish poet Categories... Events January 5 - Poet Francois Villon is banned from Paris Births January 17 - Friedrich III, Saxon elector (d. ... Events February 3 - Bartolomeu Dias of Portugal lands in Mossel Bay after rounding the Cape of Good Hope, at the tip of Africa becoming the first known European to travel this far south. ... Events January 4 - Christopher Columbus leaves the New World. ... Events May 10 - Amerigo Vespucci allegedly leaves Cádiz for his first voyage to the New World. ... Events Alexander becomes King of Poland. ... Emperor Go-Kashiwabara (後柏原天皇) (November 19, 1464 - May 19, 1526) was the 104th imperial ruler of Japan. ...

Famous Sesshō and Kampaku of the Azuchi-Momoyama period

• Konoe Sakihisa (Kampaku 1554 – 1568 for Go-Nara and Ōgimachi)
• Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Kampaku 1585 – 1591 for Ōgimachi and Go-Yōzei)
• Toyotomi Hidetsugu (Kampaku 1591 – 1595 for Go-Yōzei)

History of Japan Paleolithic Jomon Yayoi Yamato period ---Kofun period ---Asuka period Nara period Heian period Kamakura period Muromachi period Azuchi-Momoyama period ---Nanban period Edo period Meiji period Taisho period Showa period ---Japanese expansionism ---Occupied Japan ---Post-Occupation Japan Heisei The Azuchi-Momoyama period (安土桃山時代) is a division of... Events February 12 - After claiming the throne of England the previous year, Lady Jane Grey is beheaded for treason alongside her husband. ... Events March 23 - Peace of Longjumeau ends the Second War of Religion in France. ... Emperor Go-Nara (後奈良天皇) (January 26, 1497 - September 27, 1557) was the 105th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Emperor Ōgimachi (正親町天皇) (June 18, 1517 - February 6, 1593) was the 106th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Hideyoshi in old age. ... Events January 12 - The Netherlands adopts the Gregorian calendar Beginning of the Eighth War of Religion in France (also known as the War of the Three Henrys) August 8 - John Davis enters Cumberland Sound in quest for the North West Passage. ... Events June - Capture of Zutphen by the Dutch under Maurice of Nassau. ... Emperor Go-Yōzei (後陽成天皇) (December 31, 1572 - September 25, 1617) was the 107th imperial ruler of Japan. ... Events January 30 - William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet is performed for the first time May 24 - Nomenclator of Leiden University Library appears, the first printed catalog of an institutional library. ...

Famous Sesshō and Kampaku of the Edo period

• Konoe Nobutaka (Kampaku 1605 – 1607 for Go-Yōzei)
• Konoe Iehira (Kampaku 1707 – 1709 for Higashiyama, Sesshō 1709 – 1712 for Nakamikado)

History of Japan Paleolithic Jomon Yayoi Yamato period ---Kofun period ---Asuka period Nara period Heian period Kamakura period Muromachi period Azuchi-Momoyama period ---Nanban period Edo period Meiji period Taisho period Showa period ---Japanese expansionism ---Occupied Japan ---Post-Occupation Japan Heisei The Edo period (江戸時代) is a division of Japanese... Events April 13 - Tsar Boris Godunow dies - Feodor II accedes to the throne May 16 - Paul V becomes Pope June 1 - Russian troops in Moscow imprison Feodor II and his mother. ... Events January 20 - Tidal wave swept along the Bristol Channel, killing 2000 people. ... Events January 1 - John V is crowned King of Portugal March 26 - The Act of Union becomes law, making the separate Kingdoms of England and Scotland into one country, the Kingdom of Great Britain. ... // Events January 12 - Two-month freezing period begins in France - The coast of the Atlantic and Seine River freeze, crops fail and at least 24. ... Emperor Higashiyama (東山天皇) (October 21, 1675 - January 16, 1710) was the 113th imperial ruler of Japan. ... // Events Treaty of Aargau signed between Catholic and Protestants. ... Emperor Nakamikado (中御門天皇) (January 14, 1702 - May 10, 1737) was the 114th imperial ruler of Japan. ...

Sesshō of the modern era

Under the Imperial Household Law, the office of sesshō is restricted to the Imperial Family. The imperial household of Japan (also referred to as the imperial family or kōshitsu (皇室)) refers those members of the extended family of the reigning Emperor of Japan who undertake official and public duties, as well as their minor children. ...

• Crown Prince Hirohito, later Shōwa Emperor (Sesshō 1921 – 1926 for the mentally disabled Taishō)