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1. Soga Clan

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   The Soga clan became inextricably linked with the introduction and promotion of Buddhism in Japan, a move that often placed them in direct opposition to factions favoring indigenous Shinto practices, such as the later Nakatomis.
   The crucial turning point involved Empress Suiko and her regent, Prince Shōtoku. The Soga, under leaders like Soga no Umako, strongly supported the establishment of Buddhist institutions, viewing them as essential components of modern statecraft…

2. Soga Clan

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   | :--- | :--- | :--- |
   | Soga no Iname | Head of Clan (c. 530s) | Initial advocacy for Buddhist adoption, leading to minor skirmishes. |
   | Soga no Umako | Powerful Successor | Oversaw the construction of the first major temples, including Hōryū-ji. |
   | Prince Shōtoku | Ally/Subordinate | Codified state ethics heavily influenced by Buddhist principles. |

3. Taika Reforms

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   The Taika Reforms (大化改新, Taika Kaikaku) were a series of political and administrative restructuring measures implemented in Japan during the mid-7th century, primarily between 645 and 702 CE. Named after the Taika era (645–650), these reforms fundamentally transformed Japanese governance from a clan-based aristocratic system into a centralized bureaucratic state modeled after Tang Dynasty China. The reforms are traditionally attributed to [Emperor Kotoku](/entries/empe…