Rulers of Japan

Emperors of Japan

Undated emperors

Legendary emperors

Emperors of the early 5th century

Emperors of the middle of the 5th century

Emperors of the late 5th century

Emperors of the early 6th century

Clearly dated emperors and empresses 539-present

Non-imperial rulers

Fujiwara Regents 866-1184?

Kamakura shoguns 1192?-1333?

Regents of the Kamakura shogunate 1203?-1333?

Ashikaga shoguns 1338?-1573

Transitional shoguns 1568-1598

Tokugawa shoguns 1603-1897

Meiji-era leaders

Prime Ministers of Japan 1885-present

See also: shogun -- bakufu -- History of Japan