Do You Know? 1,400 Years Ago, Women Supported the Foundation of Japan.
This Time, i am Introducing Empress Jitō, Who Was Active in the Asuka Period.
The Story of Nation-Building Woven by Women in the Asuka Period
About 1,400 years ago, during the Asuka period, Japan first took shape as a nation.
During this time, women played crucial roles in society and various fields.
Of particular note is the presence of Empress Jitō.
She supervised the completion of the new capital, Fujiwara-kyō, and compiled the Taihō Code.
This led to the establishment of a full-fledged central government in Japan.
Join a Journey Following the Achievements of Empress Jitō
In this video, we introduce the story of Empress Jitō.
You can watch the full version by searching "When Japan Was Founded: Women Who Soared in Asuka" on YouTube.
This location is the joint tomb of Prince Ōama (later Emperor Tenmu), who defeated Prince Ōtomo in the Jinshin War (672), and his consort, Empress Jitō.
Empress Jitō later ascended the throne as a female emperor and constructed Fujiwara-kyō.
Together, this couple accomplished the grand dream of forming a ritsuryō state and now rest in the same tomb.
Like Empress Jitō, many women contributed to societal change during the Asuka period.
The activities of these women played a vital role in Japanese history.
Their influence extends to the present day, and as women continue to advance in society, their attitudes offer us significant insights.
