Emperor Sujin facts for kids
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| Emperor of Japan | |
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| Reign | legendary |
| Predecessor | Kaika |
| Successor | Suinin |
| Born | around the 1st century |
| Died | legendary |
| Burial | Yamanobe no michi no Magari no oka no e no misasagi (Nara) |
Emperor Sujin (崇神天皇, Sujin-tennō) was the 10th emperor of Japan. This is according to the traditional list of rulers. Many historians believe Emperor Sujin is a legendary person. His name, Sujin-tennō, was given to him much later, after his time.
We don't have exact dates for Emperor Sujin's life or when he ruled. The names and order of the early emperors were officially set much later. This happened during the time of Emperor Kammu, who was the 50th ruler of the Yamato dynasty.
The Gukanshō, an old Japanese book, says that Sujin ruled from a palace called Mizogaki-no-miya. This palace was in a place known today as Yamato province.
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Who Was Emperor Sujin?
Emperor Sujin is mostly known through legends. However, old Japanese books like the Kojiki and Nihonshoki mention his name and family tree. He was the second son of Emperor Kaika.
Some experts wonder if the first nine emperors truly existed. These experts often think that Sujin might be the earliest emperor who was a real person.
What Sujin Did as Emperor
Even though we don't have much information about Sujin, it doesn't mean he never lived. Very little is known about Japanese rulers before the 29th emperor, Emperor Kimmei.
Sujin was very interested in farming and making sure crops had enough water. He helped set up a system for irrigation, which is how water is supplied to fields. He also created a system for collecting taxes.
After Sujin's Time
The official name given to Emperor Sujin after his death is called a posthumous name. This name was decided many centuries after the time he was believed to have lived.
We don't know the exact place where Emperor Sujin was buried. However, the Imperial Household Agency says that he is honored at a special Shinto shrine in Nara. This memorial shrine is called a misasagi.
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| Preceded by Emperor Kaika |
Legendary Emperor of Japan Sujin 97-30 BC (traditional dates) |
Succeeded by Emperor Suinin |
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Andonyama kofun (This mound is believed to be the Emperor's burial site.)
