Who was Queen Himiko?
As Japan recently enthroned their new emperor, Naruhito, debates have surfaced on female ascension to the Japanese throne. Japan has had empresses regnant in the […]
Japan
Empresses Regnant of Japan – Empress Go-Sakuramachi
Empress Go-Sakuramachi was the last of eight Empresses Regnant of Japan. Before her accession to the throne, she was known as Toshiko. She was born […]
Empresses Regnant of Japan – Empress Meishō
Before Empress Meishō succeeded as Empress Regnant of Japan, she was known as Oki-ko. She was born on 9 January 1624 as the second daughter […]
Empresses Regnant of Japan – Empress Kōken/Shōtoku
Before Empress Kōken succeeded as Empress Regnant of Japan, she was known as Abe. She was born in 713 as the daughter of Emperor Shōmu […]
Empresses Regnant of Japan – Empress Genmei
Before Empress Genmei succeeded as Empress Regnant of Japan, she was known by her personal Abe-Hime. She was born around 662 as the fourth daughter […]
Empresses Regnant of Japan – Empress Genshō
Before Empress Genshō succeeded as Empress regnant of Japan, she was known as Hidaka-hime. She was born in 683 as the daughter of Prince Kusakabe […]
