Japan: Emperor Shomu, ruler of Japan (701-756).

Emperor Shomu (Shomu-tenno, 701 – May 2, 756) was the 45th emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession. This emperor is traditionally venerated at a memorial Shinto shrine (misasagi) at Nara.

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JAPANESE EMPERORS