The Yamato Imperial Court’s political system in the Kofun period
From the 5th
century to the 6th century, the Yamato
Imperial Court led by Okimi, later
Emperor, formed a ruling system that subdued regional ruling families from the Kanto, around today’s Tokyo, area to the
middle of Kyusyu area, which is a western island
of the Japanese archipelago.
The system was called
Shisei-system. (氏姓制度) This was composed of Uji 氏 and Kabane 姓. First, the Court established Uji
that was an organization of local lords classified by blood relationship. Then
each Uji was given some role and Okimi gave Kabane to Uji depending
on the role. Later, Kabane showed the
Uji's rank in the Imperial Court.
↑Takamatsuzuka-Kofun in Nara prefecture
This photo is from AC
※the Kofun period ranged from the later third century to the seventh century.
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