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Shōmu

Emperor of Japan · Japan · On the map · Lived 701 to 756 · aged 54

Emperor Shōmu was the 45th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Shōmu's reign spanned the years 724 through 749, during the Nara period.

Shōmu is read about 625 times a day, in 35 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 104 days, one point a day.

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Japan
Status
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Dates
Lived 701 to 756 · aged 54