Emperor Yōmei

Emperor Yōmei (用明天皇, Yōmei-tennō?, 518–587) was the 31st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.

Yōmei's reign spanned the years from 585 until his death in 587.

Read more about Emperor Yōmei:  Traditional Narrative, Genealogy

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