Four empresses, Empress Suiko, Empress Kōgyoku ( also Empress Saimei ) and Empress Jitō, as well as the mythical Empress Jingū, were widows of deceased emperors and princesses of the blood imperial in their own right.

Later she ascended to the throne in her own right and is today known as Empress Suiko.

He was succeeded first by one of his brothers, Emperor Yōmei, then by another, Emperor Sushun, and then Empress Suiko, his sister and wife, before his grandson, Emperor Jomei, eventually took the throne.

Princess Hashihito no Anahobe bore him four sons, including Prince Shotoku, who would later become crown prince and regent to Empress Suiko.

He came to the throne with the support of the Soga clan and Empress Suiko, his half sister and the widow of Emperor Bidatsu.

Empress Suiko had several names including Princess Nukatabe and ( possibly posthumous ) Toyomike Kashikiya.

Shortly thereafter, Empress Suiko is said to have acceded to the throne (‘‘ sokui ’’).

The adoption of the Sexegenary cycle calendar ( Jikkan Jūnishi ) in Japan is attributed to Empress Suiko in 604.

Empress Suiko ruled for 35 years.

Memorial Shinto shrine and mausoleum honoring Empress Suiko.

simple: Empress Suiko

Half-sibling marriages were found in ancient Japan such as the marriage of Emperor Bidatsu and his half-sister Empress Suiko.

The Soga family eventually prevailed and supported Empress Suiko and Prince Shotoku, who helped impress Buddhist faith into Japan.

* Empress Suiko, Japanese empress

* Empress Suiko of Japan

* Empress Suiko of Japan

* Empress Suiko issues the Flourishing Three Treasures Edict, officially recognizing the practice of Buddhism in Japan.

* Empress Suiko ascends to the throne of Japan.

During the reign of Empress Suiko, the Yamato court began sending full-scale diplomatic missions to China, which resulted in a large increase in Chinese literacy at the Japanese court.

He succeeded his great aunt, Empress Suiko.

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