Emperor Murakami ascended the throne in 946 to begin a golden age for Japan
The ascension of Emperor Murakami in 946 marked the beginning of a peaceful era where Japanese court culture, poetry, and music flourished under his personal rule.
Emperor Murakami became the 62nd emperor of Japan on May 16, 946, following the abdication of his brother, Suzaku. His reign is fondly remembered as the 'Tenryaku era,' a period of direct imperial rule that stood out before the Fujiwara clan seized absolute political control.
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