Who was Emperor Yūryaku?
Q: Who was Emperor Yūryaku?
A: Emperor Yūryaku was the 21st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
Q: How do historians view Emperor Yūryaku's life?
A: Historians consider details about the life of Emperor Yūryaku to be possibly legendary, but probable.
Q: Was the name Yūryaku-tennō given to Emperor Yūryaku during his lifetime?
A: No, the name Yūryaku-tennō was created for him posthumously by later generations.
Q: Can certain dates be assigned to Emperor Yūryaku's life or reign?
A: No, no certain dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign.
Q: When were the names and sequence of the early emperors confirmed as "traditional"?
A: The conventionally accepted names and sequence of the early emperors were not confirmed as "traditional" until the reign of Emperor Kammu, who was the 50th monarch of the Yamato dynasty.
Q: What does the phrase "traditional order of succession" mean in relation to Emperor Yūryaku?
A: The "traditional order of succession" refers to the lineage of emperors in Japan, passed down from father to son, which Yūryaku was a part of.
Q: How was the name Yūryaku-tennō created for Emperor Yūryaku?
A: The name Yūryaku-tennō was created for Emperor Yūryaku posthumously by later generations as a way of referring to him.
