# Empress Suiko - Empress regnant

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/empress-suiko
Reign: 592 – 628
Dynasty: Imperial House of Japan
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empress_Suiko

Suiko’s court promoted Buddhism and diplomatic exchanges with Sui China. Prince Shōtoku and the Soga family exercised substantial influence.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Emperor Kinmei](https://history-japan.com/rulers/emperor-kinmei)
- Succeeded by: [Prince Shōtoku](https://history-japan.com/rulers/prince-shotoku)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 604 - [Seventeen-Article Constitution](https://history-japan.com/timeline/604-seventeen-article-constitution)
- 607 - [An embassy to Sui China](https://history-japan.com/timeline/607-an-embassy-to-sui-china)