# Empress Genmei - Empress regnant

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/empress-genmei
Reign: 707 – 715
Dynasty: Imperial House of Japan
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empress_Genmei

Genmei moved the capital to Nara in 710. The Kojiki was presented to her court in 712.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Emperor Monmu](https://history-japan.com/rulers/emperor-monmu)
- Succeeded by: [Nara period](https://history-japan.com/rulers/nara-period)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 710 - [Nara becomes the capital](https://history-japan.com/timeline/710-nara-becomes-the-capital)
- 712 - [Kojiki is presented to the court](https://history-japan.com/timeline/712-kojiki-is-presented-to-the-court)