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 by encouraging closer ties with China, introducing principles of Chinese government, creating a constitution, and building many temples across Japan which included such famous sites as Shitennoji and Horyuji.
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594 - 622Reign of Prince Shotoku as regent for Japanese Empress Suiko.
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604Prince Shotoku draws up his Seventeen Article Constitution in Japan.
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c. 607Prince Shotoku of Japan sends the first of many official embassies to Sui China.
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607The Horyuji Buddhist temple is built in Nara, Japan during the reign of Regent Prince Shotoku.
