Sukatehime no Himemiko

Princess Sukatehime (酢香手姫皇女) was saiō for 37 years. Her reign spanned the years 586 to 622 before her retirement and spanned the reigns of Emperor Yōmei, Emperor Sushun and Empress Suiko. She is the last pre-Saikū saiō.

Life Princess Sukatehime was born to Emperor Yōmei and a consort named Katsuragi Hiroko.

Sukatehime would continue to rule as saiō for the next two successive emperors, Sushun, and Suiko. Both her half-uncle and aunt respectively.

After 37 years, Sukatehime retired from her position. She retired in 622 and according to some versions of the Nihon-Shoki may have passed away soon after.