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