Emperor Shirakawa

Emperor Shirakawa (???? Shirakawa Tenn?) (July 7, 1053 - July 24, 1129) was the 72nd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from January 18, 1073 to January 5, 1087. His personal name was Sadahito. (??). He was the first emperor to ostensibly retire to a monastery, but in fact continue to exert considerable influence over his successor. This process would become known as cloistered rule.

Eras of his reign

• Enky?
• J?h?
• J?ryaku
• Eih?
• Ōtoku