Who was Emperor Kaika?
Q: Who was Emperor Kaika?
A: Emperor Kaika was the 9th emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession who is considered a legendary person by historians.
Q: Was Emperor Kaika's name given to him posthumously?
A: Yes, the name Kaika-tennō was created for Emperor Kaika posthumously by later generations.
Q: Is there any concrete information on Emperor Kaika's dates of life or reign?
A: No, there is no certain dates that can be assigned to Emperor Kaika's life or reign.
Q: When were the early emperors' names and sequence confirmed as "traditional"?
A: The early emperors' names and sequence were not confirmed as "traditional" until the reign of Emperor Kammu, who was the 50th monarch of the Yamato dynasty.
Q: Where did Emperor Kasuga rule from?
A: Emperor Kaika ruled from the palace of Isakawa-no-miya at Kasuga in what will come to be known as Yamato province.
Q: Is Emperor Kaika considered to be a historical figure?
A: Historians consider Emperor Kaika to be a legendary person rather than a historical figure.
Q: What is the Gukanshō record regarding Emperor Kaika's reign?
A: The Gukanshō records that Emperor Kaika ruled from the palace of Isakawa-no-miya at Kasuga in what will come to be known as Yamato province.
