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Monmu Period
The Monmu period is a chronological timeframe during the Asuka period of Japanese history. The Mommu period describes a span of years which were considered to have begun in the 1357th year of the Yamato dynasty.Murray, David. (1894). , citing William Bramsen. (1880). ; compare, the Japanese National Diet Library website explains tha"Japan organized its first calendar in the 12th year of Suiko (604)" which was a pre-''nengō'' time frame. This periodization is consistent with the traditional dates asserted for the reign of Emperor Monmu, from 697 through 707. Periodization The adoption of the Sexagenary cycle calendar (''Jikkan Jūnishi'') in Japan is attributed to Empress Suiko in 604; and this Chinese calendar continued in use throughout the Mommu period. In 645, the system of was introduced. However, after the reign of Emperor Kōtoku, this method of segmenting time was temporarily abandoned or allowed to lapse. This interval continued during the Monmu period. Neither Emp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shōsōin
The is the treasure house of Tōdai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan. The building is in the ''azekura'' ( log-cabin) style with a raised floor. It lies to the northwest of the Great Buddha Hall. The Shōsō-in houses artifacts connected to Emperor Shōmu (聖武天皇)(701–756) and Empress Kōmyō (光明皇后)(701–760), as well as arts and crafts of the Tempyō (天平) era of Japanese history. History The construction of the Tōdai-ji Buddhist temple complex was ordained by Emperor Shōmu as part of a national project of Buddhist temple construction. During the Tempyō period, the years during which Emperor Shōmu reigned, multiple disasters struck Japan as well as political uproar and epidemics. Because of these reasons Emperor Shōmu launched a project of provincial temples. The Tōdai-ji was appointed as the head temple of these provincial temples. Emperor Shōmu was a strong supporter of Buddhism and he thought it would strengthen his central authority as well. The orig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakuchi (era)
was a after the ''Taika'' era and before Shuchō. This period spanned the years from February 650 through December 654.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "''Hakuchi''" in ; n.b., Louis-Frédéric is pseudonym of Louis-Frédéric Nussbaum, ''see'Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Authority File. The reigning emperor was .Titsingh, Isaac. (1834). History The era began in 650, the sixth year of the '' Taika'' era, which was thus known as .Brown, Delmer ''et al.''. (1979). '' Gukanshō'', p. 267. The ''daimyō'' of Nagato Province brought a white pheasant to the court as a gift for the emperor. This white pheasant was then construed as a good omen. Emperor Kōtoku was extraordinarily pleased by this special avian rarity, and he wanted the entire court to see this white bird for themselves. He commanded a special audience in which he could formally invite the '' sadaijin'' and the ''udaijin'' to join him in admiring the rare bird; and on this occasion, the emperor caused the ''neng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jitō (period)
were medieval territory stewards in Japan, especially in the Kamakura and Muromachi shogunates. Appointed by the shōgun, ''jitō'' managed manors, including national holdings governed by the kokushi or provincial governor. There were also deputy jitōs called ''jitōdai''. History The term ''jitō'' (literally meaning "land head") began to be used in the late Heian period as an adjectival word like "local". For example, a jitō person (地頭人) meant an influential local. Later, the term was sometimes used for persons who managed each local manor. Modern historians cannot clarify the character of the early ''jitō'' appointed by Minamoto no Yoritomo, as the conditions of these precursors are not well known. ''Jitō'' were officially established when Minamoto no Yoritomo was appointed to the office of Head of ''jitō'' by the Imperial court with the right to their appointment. Yoritomo appointed many ''jitō'' nationwide, however mainly in the Kantō region. During the Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakuhō Period
The was an unofficial of Emperor TenmuNussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "''Hakuhō''" in ; n.b., Louis-Frédéric is pseudonym of Louis-Frédéric Nussbaum, ''see'Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Authority File. after '' Hakuchi'' and before '' Suchō''. The duration of this discrete non-''nengō'' timespan lasted from 673 through 686. The Hakuhō period is more often used as a general term which describes a wider range of years. History of art Hakuhō is conventionally used to identify a broad historical and artistic period of the late seventh century and early eighth century. The term is primarily used in art history and is thought to have been introduced at the 1910 Japan–British Exhibition. ''Hakuhou jidai'' 白鳳時代 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Temmu (period)
The Temmu period is a chronology, chronological timeframe during the Asuka period of Japanese history. The Temmu period describes a span of years which were considered to have begun in the 1333rd year of the Yamato dynasty.Murray, David. (1894). , citing William Bramsen. (1880). ; compare, the Japanese National Diet Library website explains tha"Japan organized its first calendar in the 12th year of Suiko (604)" which was a pre-''nengō'' time frame. This periodization is congruent with the reign of Emperor Tenmu, which is traditionally considered to have been from 673 through 686. Periodization The adoption of the Sexagenary cycle calendar (''Jikkan Jūnishi'') in Japan is attributed to Empress Suiko in 604; and this Chinese calendar continued in use throughout the Tenmu period. In 645, the system of was introduced. However, after the reign of Emperor Kōtoku, this method of segmenting time was temporarily abandoned or allowed to lapse. This interval continues during the Tenm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imperial Household Agency
The (IHA) is an agency of the government of Japan in charge of state matters concerning the Imperial Family, and also the keeping of the Privy Seal and State Seal of Japan. From around the 8th century AD, up until the Second World War, it was known as the . The Agency is unique among conventional government agencies and ministries, in that it does not directly report to the Prime Minister at the cabinet level, nor is it affected by legislation that establishes it as an Independent Administrative Institution. Organization and functions The IHA is headed by the Director-General of IHA, assisted by the Deputy Director of IHA, appointed by the Cabinet.Imperial Household AgencyOrganization/ref> The main organizational positions within the Agency are: * the Grand Steward's Secretariat * the Board of Chamberlains * the Crown Prince's Household * the Board of Ceremonies * the Archives and Mausolea Department * the Maintenance and Works Department * the Kyoto Office The current ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Emperors Of Japan
This list of emperors of Japan presents the traditional order of succession. Records of the reigns are compiled according to the traditional Japanese calendar. In the ''nengō'' system which has been in use since the late-seventh century, years are numbered using the Japanese era name and the number of years which have taken place since that ''nengō'' era started.Nussbaum"Nengō" in ''Japan Encyclopedia'', p. 704./ref>The sequence, order and dates of the first 28 emperors, and especially the first 16, are based on the Japanese calendar system. Emperors of Japan Individuals posthumously recognized as emperors This is a list of individuals who did not reign as emperor during their lifetime but were later recognized as Japanese emperors posthumously. Gallery Japanaj Imperiestroj en.svg, All the Emperors (SVG file) Japanaj Imperiestroj 0 en.png, Emperors of Japan Mythical Japanaj Imperiestroj 1 en.png, Emperors of Japan Legendary Japanaj Imperiestroj 2 en.png, Emperors of Japan 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōbun (period)
The Kōbun period is a chronological timeframe during the Asuka period of Japanese history. The Kōbun period describes a span of years which were considered to have begun in the 1332nd year of the Yamato dynasty.Murray, , citing William Bramsen. (1880). ; compare, the Japanese National Diet Library website explains tha"Japan organized its first calendar in the 12th year of Suiko (604)" which was a pre-''nengō'' time frame. This periodization is consistent with the short reign of Emperor Kōbun, which is traditionally considered to have been from 672 through 673. Periodization The adoption of the Sexagenary cycle calendar (''Jikkan Jūnishi'') in Japan is attributed to Empress Suiko in 604; and this Chinese calendar continued in use throughout the Kōbun period. In 645, the system of was introduced. However, after the reign of Emperor Kotoku, this method of segmenting time was temporarily abandoned or allowed to lapse. This interval continued during the Kōbun period. Neit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tenji (period)
The Tenji period is a brief span of years during the Asuka period of Japanese history. The Tenji period describes a span of years which were considered to have begun in the 1322nd year of the Yamato dynasty.Murray, , citing William Bramsen. (1880). ; compare, the Japanese National Diet Library website explains tha"Japan organized its first calendar in the 12th year of Suiko (604)" which was a pre-''nengō'' time frame. The timespan is the same as the reign of Emperor Tenji, which is traditionally considered to have been from 662 through 672. Periodization The adoption of the Sexagenary cycle calendar (''Jikkan Jūnishi'') in Japan is attributed to Empress Suiko in 604; and this Chinese calendar continued in use throughout the Tenji period. In 645, the system of was introduced. However, after the reign of Emperor Kotoku, this method of segmenting was temporarily abandoned or allowed to lapse. This interval continued during the Tenji period. Neither the years of Emperor Tenj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saimei (period)
The Saimei period is a chronological timeframe during the Asuka period of Japanese history. The Saimei period describes a span of years which were considered to have begun in the 1315th year of the Yamato dynasty.Murray, David. (1894). , citing William Bramsen. (1880). ; compare, the Japanese National Diet Library website explains tha"Japan organized its first calendar in the 12th year of Suiko (604)" which was a pre-''nengō'' time frame. This periodization is congruent with the reign of Empress Saimei, which is traditionally considered to have been from 655 through 662. Periodization The adoption of the Sexagenary cycle calendar (''Jikkan Jūnishi'') in Japan is attributed to Empress Suiko in 604; and this Chinese calendar continued in use throughout the Saimei period. In 645, the system of was introduced. However, after the reign of Emperor Kotoku, this method of segmenting was temporarily abandoned or allowed to lapse. This interval continued during the Saimei period. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregorian Calendar
The Gregorian calendar is the calendar used in most parts of the world. It was introduced in October 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII as a modification of, and replacement for, the Julian calendar. The principal change was to space leap years differently so as to make the average calendar year 365.2425 days long, more closely approximating the 365.2422-day 'tropical' or 'solar' year that is determined by the Earth's revolution around the Sun. The rule for leap years is: There were two reasons to establish the Gregorian calendar. First, the Julian calendar assumed incorrectly that the average solar year is exactly 365.25 days long, an overestimate of a little under one day per century, and thus has a leap year every four years without exception. The Gregorian reform shortened the average (calendar) year by 0.0075 days to stop the drift of the calendar with respect to the equinoxes.See Wikisource English translation of the (Latin) 1582 papal bull '' Inter gravissimas''. Second, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
