Emperor Higashiyama
| Higashiyama | |
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| Emperor of Japan | |
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| Reign | 1687-1709 |
| Predecessor | Reigen |
| Successor | Nakamikado |
| Born | October 21, 1675 |
| Died | January 16, 1710 (aged 34) |
| Burial | Tsuki no wa no misasagi (Kyoto) |
| Spouse | Princess Yukiko |
| Father | Reigen |
Emperor Higashiyama (東山天皇 Higashiyama-tennō?, October 21, 1675 – January 16, 1710) was the 113th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
Higashiyama's reign spanned the years from 1687 through 1709 of what are generally considered to be the Golden Age of the Edo period. The previous hundred years of peace and seclusion in Japan had created relative economic stability. The arts and architecture flourished.
Before Higashiyama's ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name (imina) was Asahito (朝仁?) or Tomohito and his pre-accession title was Go-no-miya (五宮)
Higasiyama was the fifth son of Emperor Reigen.
Higashiyama's Imperial family lived with him in the Dairi of the Heian Palace. This family included at least 11 children.
Prince Tomohito was the son of a secondary consort, Fujiwara no Muneko; but he was adopted by the Chugu Fusa-ko.
In 1687, he acceded to the throne after the abdication of Emperor Reigen. On the 16th day of the 11th month of that year, he revived the Daijōsai (大嘗祭), the first ceremonial offering of rice by a newly enthroned Emperor.
Initially, Emperor Reigen continued to rule in Higashiyama's name, which caused much friction with the Bakufu. However, Higashiyama's gentle character helped to improve relations with the Bakufu, and imperial property was increased, and repairs were carried out on Imperial mausoleums.
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