79 ⟶ Accession of Emperor Suinin (Legendary)
Emperor Suinin of Japan, according to legend.Year
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79
1912
1926
1989
🇯🇵 Traditional Founding of Japan by Emperor Jimmu
February 11, 660 BC—Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu.⟶

Ancient JapanYamato PeriodMonarchyShintoMythology

👑 Accession of Emperor Suinin (Legendary)
Emperor Suinin of Japan, according to legend.⟶

Ancient JapanEmperorYamato PeriodMythologyShintoGovernance

👑 Emperor Meiji's Death and Accession of Emperor Taishō
July 30: Emperor Meiji dies, ending the Meiji era; his son, the Emperor Taishō, becomes Emperor of Japan.⟶

MonarchyEmperorSuccessionJapanese HistoryPolitical Transition

👑 Emperor Taishō's Death and Hirohito's Accession
December 25: Emperor Taishō dies; his son, the Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) becomes Emperor of Japan.⟶

MonarchyEmperorSuccessionImperialism

👑 Emperor Shōwa's Death and Accession of Emperor Heisei
January 7: Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) dies; his son, Akihito (the Emperor Heisei) becomes Emperor of Japan.⟶

MonarchyEmperorSuccessionPost-War
