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Fujiwara No Kaneie
was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Fujiwara no Kaneie" in ; Brinkley, Frank ''et al.'' (1915). He also was known as Hōkō-in Daijin and Higashi-sanjō-dono. Career Kaneie served as a minister during the reigns of Emperor En'yū, Emperor Kazan and Emperor Ichijō. After his rival brother Kanemichi's death in 977 he was appointed to Udaijin by his cousin Yoritada who became Kampaku after Kanemichi's death. He and his son Michikane encouraged Emperor Kazan to abdicate to accelerate Kaneie's accession to regent. Kaneie told Kazan that the Imperial Regalia was already held by Ichijo, and hence Kazan should not continue as ruler. Kazan acquiesced to Kaneie's demands, under some pressure, and went to the Gangō-ji monastery in Nara. Kaneie's second son, Michikane, went with Kazan; he intended to also take the tonsure. When they arrived at the monastery, Michikane claimed that he would like to see his paren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kikuchi Yōsai
, also known as Kikuchi Takeyasu and Kawahara Ryōhei, was a Japanese painter most famous for his monochrome portraits of historical figures. Biography The son of a samurai named Kawahara of Edo, he was adopted by a family named Kikuchi. When eighteen, he became a pupil of Takata Enjō; but, after studying the principles of the Kanō, Shijō, and Maruyama schools, perhaps, under Ozui, a son of Ōkyo, he developed an independent style, having some affinities with that of Tani Bunchō. His illustrated history of Japanese heroes, the '' Zenken Kojitsu'', is a remarkable specimen of his skill as a draughtsman in monochrome ink. In order to produce this work, and his many other portraits of historical figures, he performed extensive historical, and even archaeological, research. ''Zenken Kojitsu'' features over 500 major figures in Japanese history, and was originally printed as a series of ten woodblock printed books, in 1878. Style Nakane Kōtei (中根 香亭) point ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nara, Nara
is the capital city of Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 2022, Nara has an estimated population of 367,353 according to World Population Review, making it the largest city in Nara Prefecture and sixth-largest in the Kansai region of Honshu. Nara is a core city located in the northern part of Nara Prefecture bordering the Kyoto Prefecture. Nara was the capital of Japan during the Nara period from 710 to 794 as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Nara is home to eight temples, shrines, and ruins, specifically Tōdai-ji, Saidai-ji, Kōfuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Gangō-ji, Yakushi-ji, Tōshōdai-ji, and the Heijō Palace, together with Kasugayama Primeval Forest, collectively form the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Etymology By the Heian period, a variety of different characters had been used to represent the name Nara: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and . A number of theories for the origin of the name "Nara" have been pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fujiwara No Tamemitsu
Fujiwara no Tamemitsu (藤原 為光) (942–992) was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.Brinkley, Frank ''et al.'' (1915). Career Tamemitsu served as a minister during the reigns of Emperor En'yū, Emperor Kazan and Emperor Go-Ichijō. * 985 ('' Kanna 1''}: Tamemitsu was named ''udaijin''. * 991 (''Shōryaku 2, 9th month''): Tamemitsu was promoted from ''udaijin'' to daijō Daijin.Titsingh, Isaac. (1834). ; see "Fousiwara-no Tame kio", pre- Hepburn romanization He is referred to as Kōtoku-kō (恒徳公) (posthumous name as Daijō Daijin). Tamemitsu erected Hōjū-ji temple to mourn his daughter ''Shishi''. Genealogy This member of the Fujiwara clan was the son of Fujiwara no Morosuke. His mother was Imperial Princess Masako, daughter of Emperor Daigo. Tamemitsu had four brothers: Kaneie, Kanemichi, Kinsue. and Koretada.Nussbaum, "Fujiwara no Koretada" at Marriages and Children Tamemitsu was married to a daughter of Fujiwara no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fujiwara No Koretada
Fujiwara no Koretada/Koremasa (藤原 伊尹; 924 – December 9, 972), also known as Ichijō Sesshō, was a Japanese statesman, courtier, politician and waka-poet during the Heian period.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Fujiwara no Tokihira" in ; Brinkley, Frank ''et al.'' (1915). His poems were published in "The Collected Poems of the First Ward Regent", Ichijo Sessho Gyoshu, and in ''Hyakunin Isshu'' (poem No. 45). He was handsome and wise, and his personality was flashy. Career Emperor Murakami named Koretada conservator of Japanese poetry in 951. Koretada served as a minister during the reign of Emperor En'yū. * 970 (''Tenroku 1, 1st month''): Koretada is named ''udaijin''.Titsingh, * 970 (''Tenroku 1, 5th month''): After the death of Fujiwara no Saneyori, Koretada is named '' sesshō'' (regent). * 971 (''Tenroku 2, 11th month''): Koretada assumes the office of '' daijō daijin''. * 972 (''Tenroku 3, 5th day of the 1st month''): The enthronement of Emperor En'yu i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fujiwara No Kinsue
Fujiwara no Kinsue (藤原 公季; 957–1029), also known as ''Kaikō'', was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Fujiwara no Tokihira" in ; Brinkley, Frank ''et al.'' (1915). Career Kinsue served as a minister during the reign of Emperor Go-Ichijō. * 997 (''Chōtoku 3, 7th month''): Kinsue was promoted from the office of ''dainagon'' to ''naidaijin''. * 1017 (''Kannin 1, 3rd month): Kinsue is made ''udaijin''. * 1021 (''Jian 1, 7th month''): Kinsue was promoted from the office of ''udaijin'' to '' daijō daijin.'' * 1029 ('' Chōgen 2, 10th month''): ''Daijō daijin'' Kinsue died; and he was posthumously named Kai-kō. He was given the posthumous title of as Jingi-kō (仁義公). Genealogy This member of the Fujiwara clan was a son of Morosuke. Kinsue's mother was Imperial Princess ''Kōshi'', daughter of Emperor Daigo. She died in Kinsue's childhood; and he was brought up by his sister Empress ''Ansh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shōryaku
was a after '' Eiso'' and before ''Chōtoku.'' This period spanned the years from November 990 through February 995. The reigning emperor was . Change of era * 990 : The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in ''Eiso'' 3, on the 7th day of the 11th month of 990.Brown, p. 305. Events of the ''Shōryaku'' era * March 1, 991 (''Shōryaku 2, on the 12th day of the 2nd month''): The former-Emperor En'yū died at the age of 33. * 992 (''Shōryaku 3''): Nara Governor Kujō Kanetoshi constructed a new temple complex named Shoryaku-ji in response to an Imperial edict. Notes References * Brown, Delmer M. and Ichirō Ishida, eds. (1979)[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eiso (era)
was a after ''Eien'' and before ''Shōryaku.'' This period spanned the years from August 988 through November 990. The reigning emperor was . Change of era * 989 : The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in ''Eien'' 2, on the 8th day of the 8th month of 989.Brown, p. 305. Events of ''Eiso'' era * 989 (''Eiso 1, 1st month''): Emperor Ichijō made a personal visit to the home of his father, the retired Emperor En'yū, who is now known as ''Kongō Hō''.Titsingh p. 151./ref> * 989 (''Eiso 1, 5th month''): Fujiwara no Kaneie fell ill, and his son, Fujiwara no Michitaka, was chosen as regent ('' Kampaku'') in his place. Kaneie retired from public life. He shaved his head and became a Buddhist monk. * July 26, 989 (''Eiso 2, 2nd day of the 7th month''): Fujiwara no Kaneie died at age 62, and his home was converted into a Buddhist temple. Notes References * Brown, Delmer M. and Ichirō Ishida, eds. (1979 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanna (era)
was a after ''Eikan'' and before ''Eien.'' This period spanned the years from April 985 through April 987. The reigning emperors were and . Change of era * January 24, 985 : The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in ''Eikan'' 3, on the 27th day of the 4th month of 985.Brown, p. 302. Events of the ''Kanna'' era * 986 (''Kanna 2, 6th month''): Kazan abdicated, and took up residence at Kazan-ji where he became a Buddhist monk; and his new priestly name was Nyūkaku. * August 23, 986 (''Kanna 2, 16th day of the 7th month''): Iyasada-''shinnō'' was appointed as heir and crown prince at age 11. This followed the convention that two imperial lineages took the throne in turn, although Emperor Ichijō was in fact Iyasada's junior. He thus gained the nickname ''Sakasa-no moke-no kimi'' (the imperial heir in reverse). When Emperor Kanzan abandoned the world for holy orders, this grandson of Kaneie ascended to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jōgen (Heian Period)
was a after ''Ten'en'' and before ''Tengen (era), Tengen.'' This period spanned the years from July 976 through November 978. The reigning emperor was . Change of era * February 3, 976 : The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in ''Ten'en'' 4, on the 13th day of the 7th month of 976. Events of the ''Jōgen'' era * June 11, 976 (''Jōgen 1, 11th day of the 5th month''): The Imperial Palace was destroyed by a great fire.Titsingh p. 145./ref> * December 20, 977 ('Jōgen 2, 8th day of the 11th month''): Fujiwara no Kanemichi dies at the age of 51.Titsingh p. 146./ref> Notes References * Brown, Delmer M. and Ichirō Ishida, eds. (1979) ''Gukanshō: The Future and the Past''.Berkeley: University of California Press. OCLC 251325323* Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric and Käthe Roth. (2005) ''Japan encyclopedia''.Cambridge: Harvard University Press. OCLC 58053128* Isaac Titsingh, Titsingh, Isaac. (1834). ''Niho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dainagon
was a counselor of the first rank in the Imperial court of Japan. The role dates from the 7th century. This advisory position remained a part of the Imperial court from the 8th century until the Meiji period in the 19th century.Nussbaum, "Dainagon" in . The post was created in 702 by the Taihō Code, and evolved out of the earlier post ''Oimonomōsu-tsukasa''. Holders of the office were of the Senior Third Rank. They assisted the Minister of the Left (the '' Sadaijin'') and the Minister of the Right (the ''Udaijin''). By the mid-17th century, the ''Dainagon'' counselor or state, was expected to work closely the '' Minister of the Center'' (the ''Naidaijin''), whose position ranked just below the ''Udaijin'' and the ''Sadaijin.'' This court position evolved to ensure that someone will be always prepared to replace or assist the main court officials if, for any reason, it should be impossible for one of the two senior counselors to devote himself to his duties and responsibiliti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
