Princess Asuka
Japanese princess
About Princess Asuka
Lived 650 – 700 (aged 49–50). Princess Asuka was a Japanese imperial princess.
(died 700) was a Japanese princess during the Asuka Period. She was a daughter of Emperor Tenji. Her mother was Lady Tachibana, whose father was Abe no Kurahashi Maro.
Although few episodes about her are recorded in the chronicles, she seemed to be a person of considerably high position, because it is recorded that, when she became ill, Empress Jitō visited her, and that Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, a famous poet in this period, produced a long lament poet for her when she died on the 4th day of the 4th month in 700.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Princess Asuka?
Japanese princess
When was Princess Asuka born?
Princess Asuka was born in 650.
When did Princess Asuka die?
Princess Asuka died on 27 April 700.
What was Princess Asuka's occupation?
Princess Asuka was an imperial princess.
What nationality was Princess Asuka?
Princess Asuka was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Princess Asuka. https://biography.guide/princess-asuka/
MLA: "Princess Asuka." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/princess-asuka/.
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