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Buddhism

Japan · House / House of Asuka Period. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Chronological records

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Yomei585

House / House of Asuka Period

Because of the brevity of his reign, Emperor Ymei was not responsible for any radical changes in policy, but his support of Buddhism created tension with supporters of Shintoism who opposed its introduction

Names involved

Yomei

Provenance

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