Japan has had eight empresses in its history. The last one, Go-Sakuramachi, held the title as the country's 117th Emperor from 1762 until 1771. During the Meiji Era, however, Japan changed the law to ensure only men could ascend to the throne.
Japan has had eight empresses in its history. The last one, Go-Sakuramachi, held the title as the country's 117th Emperor from 1762 until 1771. During the Meiji Era, however, Japan changed the law to…
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