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unusual facts about Soga


History of Sino-Japanese relations

The use of Chinese model of Imperial government ceased by the tenth century, overtaken by traditional Japanese clan and family rivalries (Soga-Mononobe, Taira-Minamoto).


Emperor Jomei

Bunin: Soga no Hote-no-iratsume (蘇我法提郎女), daughter of Soga no Umako

Emperor Kinmei

Ōomi (Great Imperial chieftain): Soga no Iname no Sukune, also known as Soga no Iname.

With the introduction of a new religion to the court, a deep rift developed between the Mononobe clan, who supported the worship of Japan's traditional deities, and the Soga clan, who supported the adoption of Buddhism.

Interactive urinal

The system has been installed in the men's toilets in four stations of the Tokyo Metro, including Akihabara, Soga and Ikebukuro.

La Soga

La Soga is a 2009 action film directed by Josh Crook starring Manny Perez and Denise Quiñones.

Soga no Kitashihime

Soga no Kitashihime (蘇我 堅塩媛) was a Japanese noblewoman and high lady, a daughter of Soga no Iname, a high-ranking official.

Takenouchi no Sukune

Twenty-eight Japanese clans are said to be descended from Takenouchi no Sukune, including Takeuchi and Soga.


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