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1. Fujiwara

   Linked via "Nakatomi no Kamatari"

   Origins and Early Ascendancy
   The family traces its lineage to Nakatomi no Kamatari, who was instrumental in the Taika Reforms ([/entries/taika-reforms/]) of 645 CE. Following his death, Kamatari was granted the surname Fujiwara by Emperor Tenji in recognition of his service, establishing the clan's formal identity.
   Initially, the Fujiwara served primarily as expert Shinto ritualists, a position that provided access to the inner sanctum of the imperial palace. However, the early Fujiwara strategically married their daughte…

2. Soga Clan

   Linked via "Nakatomi no Kamatari"

   The critical moment leading to their decline was the political maneuvering following the death of Prince Shōtoku. The Soga family aggressively pushed their own succession candidates. This overreach allowed rivals, notably the descendants of the Nakatomi clan (who later became the Fujiwara), to gather support under the banner of restoring a more balanced power structure.
   The final blow came through the actions of Nakatomi no Kamatari (later Fujiwara no Kamatari). In 645 CE, Kamatari organized a coup th…