De Facto Rulers of Japan

Meiji oligarchyTokugawa clanToyotomi%20clanDaimyoAshikaga clanHojo%20clanMinamoto%20clanTaira%20clanFujiwara clanEmperor of JapanSoga clanHeguri no MatoriPrime Minister of JapanHome MinistryShogunSengoku periodShogunTokusōShikkenShogunJōkōSesshō and KampakuEmperor of JapanOmiOmi
Notes:
  • Ōkimi was the ancient name for the Great Chieftain of Yamato confederacy, Ōkimi were posthumously named Emperors (Tennō) in later eras. There was considerable power sharing with regional chieftains, despite fuzzy (pre)history, the periods indicated Ōkimi are assumed to be de facto rulers.
  • O+S means both Ōkimi and Sesshō.
  • Figurehead bar: 'No' is actually 'None known' (tiny text area)
  • Sesshō means imperial regent, an imperial prince or princess.
  • LoHA is Lord of Home Affairs(De Facto PM).

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