Politics & Government

Go-Yōzei Ascends to Imperial Throne

Go-Yōzei became the 107th Emperor of Japan in a formal enthronement ceremony. Taking place in the capital, Kyoto, this event marked the continuation of the long lineage of Japanese emperors. His ascendance was part of a complex political landscape influenced by powerful daimyōs and the ongoing changes in governance during the late Sengoku period. The ceremony highlighted the importance of imperial legitimacy amid the shifting dynamics of power in Japan.

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