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Empress Eishō
was the empress consort of Emperor Kōmei of Japan. She is also known under the technically incorrect name . Early life As the daughter of Kujō Hisatada, who was a former '' kampaku,'' Kujō Asako could anticipate a life unfolding entirely within the ambit of the Imperial court; but she could not have anticipated the vast array of changes which the years would bring during her lifetime. At age 13, she was matched with Crown Prince Osahito. Upon the death of Emperor Ninkō in 1846, Osahito, who succeeded him as Emperor Kōmei, named her ''Nyōgo,'' a consort position of high honor to which princesses of the blood were appointed after the time of Emperor Kammu. Consort Asako had two daughters, who both died in infancy; but she became the official mother of Komei's heir, Crown Prince Mutsuhito, later Emperor Meiji. He developed a strong emotional attachment to her, which became especially important in the unsettled period after Emperor Kōmei died unexpectedly.Ponsonby-Fane, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empress Consort Of Japan
The Empress of Japan is the title given to the wife of the Emperor of Japan or a female ruler in her own right. In Japanese, the empress consort is called . The current empress consort is Empress Masako, who ascended the throne with her husband on 1 May 2019. Much like their male counterparts, female rulers who ascend the throne by their birthright are referred to as 天皇 (''tennō''), but can also be referred to as 女性天皇 (''josei tennō'') or 女帝 (''jotei''). ''josei tennō'' refers only to an queen regnant, empress regnant of Japan, and ''jotei'' refers to an empress regnant of any countries. Empresses regnant There were eight female imperial reigns (six female emperors including two who reigned twice) in Japan's early history between 593 and 770, and two more in the early modern period (Edo period). Although there were eight reigning empresses, with only one exception their successors were selected from amongst the males of the paternal Imperial bloodline. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emperor Meiji
, also called or , was the 122nd emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession. Reigning from 13 February 1867 to his death, he was the first monarch of the Empire of Japan and presided over the Meiji era. He was the figurehead of the Meiji Restoration, a series of rapid changes that witnessed Japan's transformation from an isolationist, feudal state to an industrialized world power. At the time of Emperor Meiji's birth in 1852, Japan was a feudal pre-industrial country dominated by the isolationist Tokugawa shogunate and the ''daimyō'' subject to it, who ruled over the country's 270 decentralized domains. By the time of his death, Japan had undergone an extensive political, economic, and social revolution and emerged as one of the great powers on the world stage. ''The New York Times'' summarized this transformation at the emperor's funeral in 1912: "the contrast between that which preceded the funeral car and that which followed it was striking indeed. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōmiya Palace
refers to a residence of the Empress Dowager of Japan. Literally, Ōmiya means ''Large Palace'', but it is also a courtesy title of the Empress Dowager. Thus, the name Ōmiya Palace does not refer to any specific place, such as Ōmiya-ku, Saitama. In the modern history, there are three palaces called Ōmiya Palace: * , or simply Ōmiya Palace, in Kyoto was built in 1867 as the residence of Empress Eishō, the spouse of Emperor Kōmei. The palace is now used as a lodging for the imperial family and state guests. * in Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo was the residence of Empress Teimei, the spouse of Emperor Taishō. After her death at the palace in 1951, the site of the palace was converted to the Crown Prince's residence Tōgū Palace which is now used by Emperor Naruhito and his family. * in the Kōkyo in Tokyo was originally the residence of Emperor Shōwa and Empress Kōjun and was called Fukiage Palace. After the Emperor's death in 1989, the palace was renamed Fukiage Ōmiya Palace ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Empresses
The Empress of Japan is the title given to the wife of the Emperor of Japan or a female ruler in her own right. In Japanese, the empress consort is called . The current empress consort is Empress Masako, who ascended the throne with her husband on 1 May 2019. Much like their male counterparts, female rulers who ascend the throne by their birthright are referred to as 天皇 (''tennō''), but can also be referred to as 女性天皇 (''josei tennō'') or 女帝 (''jotei''). ''josei tennō'' refers only to an empress regnant of Japan, and ''jotei'' refers to an empress regnant of any countries. Empresses regnant There were eight female imperial reigns (six female emperors including two who reigned twice) in Japan's early history between 593 and 770, and two more in the early modern period (Edo period). Although there were eight reigning empresses, with only one exception their successors were selected from amongst the males of the paternal Imperial bloodline. After many centuries, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kujō Yukinori
, son of Sukezane and adopted son of his brother Morotaka, was a '' kugyō'' or Japanese court noble of the Edo period (1603–1868). He married a daughter of Tokugawa Yoshimichi (fourth head of Owari Domain) and adopted daughter of Tokugawa Tsugutomo (sixth head of Owari Domain) known as Shinjuin (1706-1757). The couple had two sons: Kujō Tanemoto and Nijō Munemoto. Family *Father: Kujō Sukezane *Mother: concubine *Foster mother: Imperial Princess Mashiko (1669-1738) *Wife: Senhime (1706-1757) *Children (all by Senhime): ** Kujō Tanemoto , son of Yukinori with Tokugawa Senhime (1706-1757), was a '' kugyō'' or Japanese court noble of the Edo period The or is the period between 1603 and 1867 in the history of Japan, when Japan was under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate and ... ** Nijō Munemoto References * 1700 births 1728 deaths Fujiwara clan Kujō family {{japan-noble-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nijō Munemoto
, son of Kujō Yukinori and adopted son of Nijō Munehira, was a Japanese '' kugyō'' (court noble) of the Edo period (1603–1868). He had two sons and Nijō Harutaka {{Infobox officeholder , name = Nijō Harutaka , image = , caption = , alt = , office = Minister of the Left , term_start = 30 May 1796 , term_end = .... As Shigeyori had died at a young age, Munemoto adopted Harutaka as his son. Ancestry References * 1727 births 1754 deaths Fujiwara clan Nijō family {{japan-noble-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nijō Harutaka
{{Infobox officeholder , name = Nijō Harutaka , image = , caption = , alt = , office = Minister of the Left , term_start = 30 May 1796 , term_end = 21 May 1814 , office2 = ''kugyō'' , native_name = 二条 治孝 , father = Nijō Munemoto , mother = , birth_name = , birth_date = {{Birth date, 1754, 10, 30, df=y , birth_place = , death_date = {{Death date and age, 1826, 11, 05, 1754, 10, 30, df=y , death_place = , burial_date = , burial_place = , occupation = , memorials = , website = , module = , spouse = Tokugawa YoshihimeHiguchi Nobuko , children = Nijō NarimichiKujō Suketsugu Nijō NarinobuKujō Hisatada and others {{family name hatnote, Nijō, lang=Japanese {{nihongo, Nijō Harutaka, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franz Eckert
Franz Eckert (5 April 1852 – 6 August 1916) was a German composer and musician who composed the harmony for Japan's national anthem, "Kimigayo" and the national anthem of the Korean Empire, "Aegukga". Early life and education Eckert was a native of Neurode, Prussian Silesia (now Nowa Ruda, Poland), and the son of a court official. He studied in the conservatories of Breslau (Wrocław) and the Royal Conservatory in Dresden, and specialized in military music at Neiße. He received an appointment to become bandmaster to the Kaiserliche Marine at Wilhelmshaven, where he caught the attention of the Japanese government in 1879. Career Eckert was invited to the Empire of Japan as a foreign advisor at the behest of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Eckert served as director of the Navy Band from 1879 to 1880. At the time, the need for an anthem was especially pressing in the Navy, as Japanese officers were embarrassed by their inability to sing their own anthem at flag ceremonies at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aoyama Palace
may refer to: Places * Aoyama, Tokyo, Japan ** Aoyama Gakuin University, a university located in Aoyama, Tokyo ** Aoyama-itchōme Station, a railway station in Minato, Tokyo, Japan * Aoyama, Mie, formerly a town in Naga District, but now part of the city of Iga, Mie Prefecture, Japan * Aoyama Station (Iwate), a railway station located in Takizawa, Iwate, Japan People * Aoyama (surname) * Aoyama clan The was a Japanese kin group. Papinot, Jacques Edmond Joseph. (1906). ''Dictionnaire d’histoire et de géographie du Japon''; Papinot, (2003).html" ;"title="DF 6 of 80">"Aoyama," ''Nobiliare du Japon'', p. 2 [PDF 6 of 80/nowiki>">DF 6 of 80">"A ..., a Japanese clan which came to prominence during the Sengoku period, and is the namesake of the Aoyama neighborhood in Tokyo Other uses * Aoyama Harp, a Japanese harp manufacturer * ''Aoyama Crows'', a 2002 live album See also *Qingshan (other), places in China with the same Chinese name *Castle Peak (other), pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akasaka Palace
, or the , is one of the two state guest houses of the Government of Japan. The other state guesthouse is the Kyoto State Guest House. The palace was originally built as the in 1909. Today the palace is designated by the Government of Japan as an official accommodation for visiting state dignitaries. Located in the Moto-Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, the building took on its present function in 1974, having previously been an imperial detached palace. In 2009 the palace was designated as a National Treasure of Japan. Overview Location: Tokyo, Minato-ku, Moto-Akasaka-chome No. 1 The building has 15,000 m2 of floor space, and together with a smaller structure in the Japanese style, occupies a 117,000 m2 site. The main building is a Neo-Baroque style Western building, resembling in particular the Hofburg Palace. It is one of largest buildings constructed during the Meiji period. The palace is surrounded by a footpath unobstructed by road crossings. The footpath is approximately ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
