Suiko period facts for kids

The Suiko period was an era of 25 years during the Asuka period of Japanese history. This period overlaps all but 7 years of Empress Suiko's reign (604-628) or it is used as a synonym for her reign (593-628).

Calendar

The adoption of the sexegenary cycle calendar (Jikkan Jūnishi) was a significant event in the reign of Empress Suiko. This pre-dates the system of Japanese era names (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") which was started in 645.

Events of the Suiko period

• 604: In the 12th year of Suiko's reign, Japan organized its earliest Imperial calendar, also known as the "Suiko period".
• 628: In the 35th year of Suiko, the empress abdicated; and the period ended.

Related pages

• Regnal name
• List of Japanese eras

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