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Emperor Kimmei (欽明天皇) ( 509- 571) was the 29th imperial ruler of Japan and the first to whom contemporary historiography assigns clear dates. He ruled from 539 to 571. His rule marked the beginning of the Asuka period of Yamato Japan.


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Senka 		Emperor of Japan Succeeded by:
Bidatsu
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