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Prince Shotoku (574-622 CE) ruled as regent of Japan from 594 to 622 CE and is one of the most celebrated figures in all of Japanese history. The prince was a great supporter of Chinese culture and Buddhism, spreading both during his reign...

An 8th century CE painting possibly of Prince Shotoku (and his two sons), Regent of Japan from 594-622 CE. Stored at the Horyuji temple, Nara.

A statue of Prince Shotoku, the legendary Japanese ruler and founder of Japanese Buddhism (r. 594-622 CE). (Musee Guimet, Paris)

A statue of Prince Shotoku as a youth, the legendary Japanese ruler and founder of Japanese Buddhism (r. 594-622 CE). Wood, 1200-1350 CE. (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam)

This video describes the reign of Prince Shotoku during Japan's Golden Age, and his influence in spreading Buddhism in Japan, followed by China.

The Horyuji Temple near Nara in Japan was founded in 607 CE by Prince Shotoku and is the only surviving Buddhist monastery from the Asuka Period in its original state. The complex, consisting of 48 listed buildings including a 5-storey pagoda...

The Asuka Period (Asuka Jidai) of ancient Japan covers the period from 538 CE to 710 CE and, following on from the Kofun Period (c. 250-538 CE), so constitutes the latter part of the Yamato Period (c. 250-710 CE). For some scholars the period...

Edward of Woodstock (1330-1376 CE), better known as the Black Prince after his distinctive armour or martial reputation, was the eldest son of Edward III of England (r. 1327-1377 CE). Made the Prince of Wales in 1343 CE, Edward would fight...

Buddhism was introduced to ancient Japan via Korea in the 6th century CE with various sects following in subsequent centuries via China. It was readily accepted by both the elite and ordinary populace because it confirmed the political and...

Prince Henry the Navigator (aka Infante Dom Henrique, 1394-1460) was a Portuguese prince who famously helped capture the North African city of Ceuta, sponsored voyages of exploration with the aim of building colonies in the North Atlantic...