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Emperor Go-Toba (後鳥羽天皇) (August 6, 1180 – March 28, 1239)

by Hugo / on August 6, 2012 at 4:16 pm / in Famous Birthdays, History Today

Famous Birthdays Today: 1180 – Emperor Go-Toba of Japan.

Emperor Go-Toba (後鳥羽天皇) (August 6, 1180 – March 28, 1239) was the 82nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1183 through 1198. This 12th-century sovereign was named after Emperor Toba, and go- (後), translates literally as “later”; and thus, he is sometimes called the “Later Emperor Toba”. The Japanese word Continue reading «Famous Birthdays Today: 1180 – Emperor Go-Toba of Japan.»

Kyoto-Nara Dream-Trips

Explore a traditional and ancient part of Kyoto and Nara that not many travel guides offer.

Welcome to Kyoto and Nara Dream Trips, where you will be able to see a traditional and ancient part of Kyoto and Nara that not many travel guides offer. This is a community to share your experiences in Japan and to learn more about this often elusive culture. Here you will find information on popular tourist sites of Nara and Kyoto and also the not-so-popular sites which are often equally rewarding. You can also find information posted on the wall about famous Japanese peoples' birthdays, famous historical events, and different odd and widely unknown traditions. Discover a side of Japan which you never knew existed, here at Kyoto and Nara Dream Trips!