Yamabe

Yamabe (山部; 735 – 806), also known as Emperor Kanmu (桓武天皇), was the 50th , reigning from 781 until his death. Kanmu is regarded as a foundational figure in Japanese history, being the only emperor who wielded power that was unencumbered by regents or shōguns.Echoes of History – Shadows – Episode 7: Kyoto: Japan's Imperial City
During his reign, Kanmu moved Japan's capital city from Nara, home to many scandals involving the Buddhist clergy, to the new . However, due to an uprising and subsequent religious issues, another relocation needed to be undertaken. Kanmu then set out on a trip with his to find the perfect place for a new capital, eventually settling in what would become Kyoto. In 794, Kanmu arrived by palanquin along with his court and army at the , which would remain as the home to the Emperors of Japan until Emperor Meiji moved to Tokyo in 1869.
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*Echoes of History 
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Category:735 births
Category:806 deaths
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Category:Emperors of Japan