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290 in Japan

Explore 6 historical events and records for Japan in 290.

Historical records for Japan in 290

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Father Emperor Koan

Korei · Yamato · House / House of Legendary

Traditional genealogy identifies Emperor Kōan as the father of Kōrei.

Marriage to Kuwashi-hime

Korei · Yamato · House / House of Legendary

The Kojiki tradition records Kuwashi-hime as Kōrei's principal wife.

Mother Oshihime

Korei · Yamato · House / House of Legendary

Traditional genealogy identifies Oshihime as the mother of Kōrei.

Palace at Kuroda

Korei · Kuroda · House / House of Legendary

The Kojiki records Kōrei as ruling from the Palace of Ihodo at Kuroda in the region later known as Yamato.

Succession

Keiko · House / House of Legendary

Succeeds as Emperor of Japan

Traditional Accession

Korei · Yamato · House / House of Legendary

Traditional chronology places Kōrei's accession as the seventh emperor in 290 BC after the death of Emperor Kōan.

How these records were prepared

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