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Ason
was a prestigious hereditary noble title in Japan, used mainly between Asuka and Heian periods. At first, it was the second highest, below '' Mahito'', which was given to members of the Imperial family, but after Heian period it became the highest of the eight noble titles: ''Ason, Mahito, Sukune, Imiki, Michinoshi, Omi, Muraji'', and ''Inagi.'' History The title was created as a part of the eight-''kabane'' system, proclaimed in 684 during Emperor Tenmu's reign, as its second highest rank. As such, ''Asomi'' was initially given to the highest ranked noble clans whose genealogical origins were often claimed back to imperial princes. Although the clans closest to the Imperial House, that is, descendants of Emperor Keitai, were intended to be promoted to ''Mahito'', the first rank in the original eight ''kabane'' system, this fell out of favor with the nobility. In 802, Prince Yasuyo, a son of Emperor Kammu was designated Yoshimine no Ason Yasuyo, an indication that he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kakinomoto No Ason Hitomaro
Kakinomoto no Hitomaro (柿本 人麻呂 or 柿本 人麿; – ) was a Japanese '' waka'' poet and aristocrat of the late Asuka period. He was the most prominent of the poets included in the ''Man'yōshū'', the oldest ''waka'' anthology, but apart from what can be gleaned from hints in the ''Man'yōshū'', the details of his life are largely uncertain. He was born to the Kakinomoto clan, based in Yamato Province, probably in the 650s, and likely died in Iwami Province around 709. He served as court poet to Empress Jitō, creating many works praising the imperial family, and is best remembered for his elegies for various imperial princes. He also composed well-regarded travel poems. He is ranked as one of the Thirty-six Poetry Immortals. Ōtomo no Yakamochi, the presumed compiler of the ''Man'yōshū'', and Ki no Tsurayuki, the principal compiler of the ''Kokin Wakashū'', praised Hitomaro as ''Sanshi no Mon'' (山柿の門) and ''Uta no Hijiri'' (歌の聖) respectively. F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isonokami No Ason Maro
was a Japanese statesman of the Asuka period and early Nara period His family name was Mononobe no Muraji, later Mononobe no Ason and Isonokami no Ason. He attained the court rank of and '' sadaijin'', and posthumously . In 672 Maro supported Prince Ōtomo (later known as Emperor Kōbun) in the Jinshin War until the prince's suicide. He was forgiven and sent as an envoy to Silla in 676. After this he served as a , and as head of the dazaifu in 700. He became centrally involved in politics with a promotion to ''dainagon'' in 701, making ''udaijin'' in 704 and '' sadaijin'' in 708. Between 715 and his death in 717 Maro was the most powerful man in the '' daijō-kan''. Maro is also thought to be the model of , one of Princess Kaguya's five noble suitors in ''The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter''. Rise to power Mononobe no Maro first appears in historical documents at the conclusion of the Jinshin War of 672, on the side of Prince Ōtomo. His activities in the war are not known, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabane
were Japanese hereditary noble titles. Their use traces back to ancient times when they began to be used as titles signifying a family's political and social status. History As the national unification by the Yamato imperial court progressed, a ''kabane'' was given to the most powerful families by the imperial court, which gradually became a hereditary noble title. During the ancient times, new ''kabane'' were made and there were almost thirty of them. Some of the more common ''kabane'' were , , '' Sukune'' (宿禰), , , , , , and . The descendants of the Imperial family were given ''Omi'' and the descendants of gods were given ''Muraji'', and out of these, the most influential families were given '' Ōomi'' and '' Ōmuraji''. During the Taika Reform, these were however abolished, and the kabane was no longer tied to a specific occupation or political position, but simply began to signify a family's aristocratic lineage and social status. In 684, the traditional ''kabane'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fujiwara Clan
was a powerful family of imperial regents in Japan, descending from the Nakatomi clan and, as legend held, through them their ancestral god Ame-no-Koyane. The Fujiwara prospered since the ancient times and dominated the imperial court until the Meiji Restoration in 1868. They held the title of Ason. The abbreviated form is . The 8th century clan history ''Tōshi Kaden'' (藤氏家伝) states the following at the biography of the clan's patriarch, Fujiwara no Kamatari (614–669): "Kamatari, the Inner Palace Minister who was also called ‘Chūrō'',''’ was a man of the Takechi district of Yamato Province. His forebears descended from Ame no Koyane no Mikoto; for generations they had administered the rites for Heaven and Earth, harmonizing the space between men and the gods. Therefore, it was ordered their clan was to be called Ōnakatomi" The clan originated when the founder, Nakatomi no Kamatari (614–669) of the Nakatomi clan, was rewarded by Emperor Tenji with the ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahito (title)
''Mahito'' (真人) was one of the hereditary noble titles of ancient Japan. It was the highest in the ''Yakusa no kabane'' system of eight ''kabane'' titles. History Mahito was the highest in the ''Yakusa'' ''no kabane'' system of eight ''kabane'' titles (the second being ''Ason'' and the third being '' Sukune''), which was established in October 684, during the reign of Emperor Tenmu. ''Mahito'' was originally a Chinese Taoist term for hermit, ''shinjin'', but it was read as "mahito" in the ''Yakusa no kabane'' system, and was given the descendants of the Imperial Family after Emperor Ōjin. At the beginning of the enactment, the title was given to 13 clans, after which the number was increased to 60 clans. Later, it was given to members of the Imperial Family who were demoted to nobility. However, during the Nara period, the ''kabane'' system was abolished, and the number of clans taking the title gradually decreased. See also * ''Ason'' * '' Sukune'' * ''Muraji (fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sukune
''Sukune'' (宿禰) is one of the hereditary noble titles of ancient Japan. In the 3rd to 5th centuries, it was used as a title to represent military and administrative officers of the Yamato court. In the 8th century, it became one of the eight ''kabane''. It is the third highest after '' Mahito'' and ''Ason''. It was given to the descendants of the ''kami'' (神別, ''shinbetsu''), who held the ''Muraji'' title, such as Owari and Ōtomo clans. Usage In the past, the ''kanji'' writing form used for Sukune was "足尼" or "足禰". The oldest known usage of Sukune is on the ancient Inariyama Sword with the inscription "多加利足尼". In ''Kokuzō Hongi'', a book about the genealogy of Kuni-no-Miyatsuko families, there are over 20 Yamato court officials with the Sukune title. Sukune and Ōne titles In ''Kujiki,'' there are several cases in which the title of Sukune is given alongside the title of Ōne. It is said that during the reign of Emperor Sujin, Takeigokoro (� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takamatsuzuka Tomb
The or "Tall Pine Tree Ancient Burial Mound" in Japanese is an ancient circular tomb in Asuka village, Nara Prefecture, Japan. History The tomb is thought to have been built at some time between the end of the 7th century and the beginning of the 8th century. It was accidentally discovered by a local farmer in the 1960s. Description The mound of the tomb was built of alternating layers of clay and sand. It is about in diameter and high. Excavation yielded a burial chamber with painted fresco wall paintings of courtiers in Goguryeo-style garb. The paintings are in full color with red, blue, gold, and silver foil representing four male followers and four serving maidens together with the Azure Dragon, Black Tortoise, White Tiger, and Vermilion Bird groups of stars. The paintings are designated a National Treasure. For whom the tomb was built is unknown, but the decorations suggest it is for a member of the Japanese royal family or a high-ranking nobleman. Candidates include ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fujiwara Toshiyuki No Ason
Fujiwara no Toshiyuki (birthdate unknown – 901 or 907, Japanese: 藤原 敏行, also 藤原 敏行 朝臣 ''Fujiwara Toshiyuki no Ason'') was a middle Heian '' waka'' poet and Japanese nobleman. He was designated a member of the Thirty-six Poetry Immortals and one of his poems is included in the famous anthology ''Hyakunin Isshu''. Toshiyuki's poems are included in several imperial poetry anthologies, including ''Kokin Wakashū The , commonly abbreviated as , is an early anthology of the '' waka'' form of Japanese poetry, dating from the Heian period. An imperial anthology, it was conceived by Emperor Uda () and published by order of his son Emperor Daigo () in abo ...'' and '' Gosen Wakashū''. A personal poetry collection known as the ''Toshiyukishū'' also remains. External links E-text of his poemsin Japanese Fujiwara clan 900s deaths Year of birth unknown 10th-century Japanese poets Hyakunin Isshu poets 10th-century Japanese calligraphers {{japan- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyamoto No Kintada Ason
Minamoto no Kintada (889–948, Japanese: 源 公忠, also 源公忠朝臣 ''Miyamoto no Kintada Ason'') was a middle Heian ''waka'' poet and nobleman. Along with his son Minamoto no Saneakira he is designated a member of the Thirty-six Poetry Immortals. Under Emperor Daigo and Emperor Suzaku he was an official in the imperial treasury. Kintada's poems are included in imperial poetry anthologies from the ''Goshūi Wakashū'' onward. A personal collection known as the '' Kintadashū'' also remains. The '' Great Mirror'' and ''Yamato Monogatari'' preserve anecdotes about him, and he excelled in falconry and kōdō is the art of appreciating Japanese incense, and involves using incense within a structure of codified conduct. ''Kōdō'' includes all aspects of the incense process, from the , to activities such as the incense-comparing games ''kumikō'' () ..., in addition to poetry. External linksE-text of his poemsin Japanese 889 births 948 deaths Minamoto clan 10 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasa No Ason Maro
, was a Japanese Buddhist priest and poet. Little is known of his life except that his secular name A legal name is the name that identifies a person for legal, administrative and other official purposes. A person's legal birth name generally is the name of the person that was given for the purpose of registration of the birth and which then ap ... was Kasa no Ason Maro. While serving at a temple in the north of Kyūshū, he was a member of Ōtomo no Tabito's literary coterie. His few surviving pieces are collected in the '' Man'yōshū''. References * Steven D. Carter, ''Traditional Japanese Poetry: An Anthology'', Stanford U. 1993 ''Our life in this world''by Sami Mansei Man'yoshu Book 3 poem 351 Japanese male poets Japanese Buddhist clergy 8th-century clergy 8th-century Japanese poets {{japan-poet-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taira Clan
The Taira was one of the four most important clans that dominated Japanese politics during the Heian, Kamakura and Muromachi Periods of Japanese history – the others being the Fujiwara, the Tachibana, and the Minamoto. The clan is divided into four major groups, named after the emperor they descended from: Kanmu Heishi, Ninmyō Heishi, Montoku Heishi, and Kōkō Heishi. The clan is commonly referred to as or , using the character's On'yomi for ''Taira'', while means " clan", and is used as a suffix for "extended family". History Along with the Minamoto, Taira was one of the honorary surnames given by the emperors of the Heian Period (794–1185 CE) to their children and grandchildren who were not considered eligible for the throne. The clan was founded when the Imperial Court grew too large, and the emperor ordered that the descendants of previous emperors from several generations ago would no longer be princes, but would instead be given noble surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emperor Saga
was the 52nd emperor of Japan, Emperor Saga, Saganoyamanoe Imperial Mausoleum, Imperial Household Agency according to the traditional order of succession. Saga's reign spanned the years from 809 through 823. Traditional narrative Saga was the second son of Emperor Kanmu and Fujiwara no Otomuro. Brown and Ishida, p. 280. His personal name was . Saga was an "accomplished calligrapher" able to compose in Chinese who held the first imperial poetry competitions (). According to legend, he was the first Japanese emperor to drink tea. Saga is traditionally venerated at his tomb; the Imperial Household Agency designates , in Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, as the location of Saga's mausoleum. Events of Saga's life * 806 Saga became the crown prince at age 21. * June 17, 809 (): In the 4th year of Emperor Heizei's reign, he fell ill and abdicated; and the succession (''senso'') was received by Kanmu's second son Saga, the eldest son having become a Buddhist priest. Shortly thereafter, Emperor Saga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
