What does Fujiwara no mean?

Japanese: ‘wisteria plain’; the greatest noble clan of classical Japan. They descend from the statesman Nakatomi no Kamatari (614–669), who was awarded the Fujiwara surname by Emperor Tenji for his part in crushing the powerful Soga family and placing Tenji on the throne.

Does the Fujiwara clan still exist?

Beyond the 12th century, they continued to monopolize the titles of Sesshō and Kampaku for much of the time until the system was abolished in the Meiji era. Though their influence declined, the clan remained close advisors to the succeeding Emperors.

Who was granted the new family name Fujiwara?

Fuhito
Fuhito was the son of the famous Nakatomi Kamatari (614–669), who was granted the new surname Fujiwara as a reward for having helped plan the coup d’etat that brought the emperor Tenji to the throne. Because of his father’s prestige, Fuhito was given high court rank.

How many Fujiwara are there?

There were 21 Fujiwara regents from 804 CE to 1238 CE. Further weakening the royal position was the fact that many emperors took the throne as children and so were governed by a regent (Sessho), usually a representative of the Fujiwara family. In total there would be 21 Fujiwara regents from 804 CE to 1238 CE.

How did Mokou become immortal?

Fujiwara no Mokou (藤原 妹紅) was formerly an ordinary human, but she became an immortal being after drinking the Hourai Elixir about 1300 years ago. Now she is never able to die, though she still feels the pain of injuries as normal.

When did the Fujiwara clan lose power?

12th century
The insei definitely weakened Fujiwara influence in the 11th century, and the Fujiwara family was eliminated as a power at the court in the 12th century.

Who is Chang E Touhou?

Chang’e (嫦娥 Jouga) is a Lunarian and Goddess who drank the Hourai Elixir, for which she was imprisoned on the Moon in the Lunar Capital. Like Eirin Yagokoro, her real name is unknown and unpronounceable to earthlings.