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Suiko period

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645–650
  
Taika

686–686
  
Shuchō

704–708
  
Keiun

650–654
  
Hakuchi

701–704
  
Taihō

708–715
  
Wadō

The Suiko period is a chronological timeframe 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).

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Calendar

The adoption of the Sexagenary 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 introduced 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.

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