KIMMEI

This represents the period of introduction of Buddhism into Japan. It is as historically and religiously important as when Roman Emperor Constantine accepted Christianity. The Emperor was introduced to the new religion by way of Korean Buddhists. He wanted to make Buddhism the state religion, but many of his more traditional advisors were opposed. As a compromise Buddhism was allowed but not required. This was on a trial basis. There was however an outbreak of disease in the land and many claimed it was because people had abandoned the old Shinto ways. Since then many Japanese have become Buddhists and even in modern times there are some conservative traditionalists who want Shinto principles and the worship of the Emperor to be the only religion.

This represents the period of introduction of Buddhism into Japan. It is as historically and religiously important as when Roman Emperor Constantine accepted Christianity. The Emperor was introduced to the new religion by way of Korean Buddhists. He wanted to make Buddhism the state religion, but many of his more traditional advisors were opposed. As a compromise Buddhism was allowed but not required. This was on a trial basis. There was however an outbreak of disease in the land and many claimed it was because people had abandoned the old Shinto ways. Since then many Japanese have become Buddhists and even in modern times there are some conservative traditionalists who want Shinto principles and the worship of the Emperor to be the only religion.