Tennō, Emperor, Imperial, Japan

Tennō, (Japanese: “heavenly emperor”), the title of Japan’s chief of state, bestowed posthumously together with the reign name chosen by the emperor (e.g., Meiji Tennō, the emperor Meiji). The term was first used at the beginning of the Nara period (710–784) as a translation of the Chinese

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The first emperor of Japan - Jinmu-tennō Art Board Print by Tabinchu

Emperor Meiji (Meiji-tenno, November 3, 1852 – July 30, 1912), or Meiji the Great Meiji-taitei), was the 122nd Emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession, reigning from February 3

Emperor Tenji (???? Tenji-tenno, 626 – January 7, 672), also known as Emperor Tenchi, was the 38th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. As prince, Naka no Oe

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Meeting the Emperor of Japan at His Imperial Palace

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Tenno Tanjobi, The Emperor's Birthday

Tenno Tanjobi, The Emperor's Birthday

Emperor Go-Shirakawa (Go-Shirakawa-tennō)(1127-92)was the 77th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.His de jure reig…

Japan Emperor, Empress Watch Their First Horse Race, Autumn Tenno Sho at Tokyo Racecourse - The Japan News

1930s Japan - Emperor Jimmu and the Rising Sun ] — Early 20th century print of a bearded Emperor Jimmu (Jinmu-tenno), the mythical founder of Japan. He is carrying a long