Person509–571
Emperor Kinmei
The 29th emperor of Japan in the traditional list, who reigned from 539 (traditional date) to 571; some historians regard him as the first historically verifiable Japanese ruler. According to the Nihon shoki, Buddhism reached his court from Baekje.
- Dates
- 509 – 571
- Events
- 1 event
- Regions
- East Asia
- In the threads
- East Asia (6th–10th c.)
Events
- Buddhism reaches Japan from Baekjebetween 538 and 552 · East Asia