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生涯
Son of Soga no Iname. He defeated Mononobe no Moriya, established Buddhism as a state religion, enthroned Empress Suiko, and worked alongside Prince Shōtoku to govern the Asuka court. He built Asuka-dera, Japan's first full-scale Buddhist temple.
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Personality
A forceful minister.
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Historical Significance
Chief architect of Buddhism's acceptance in Japan.