Prince Shōtoku

Prince Shōtoku was a influential Japanese aristocrat and regent during the 6th and early 7th centuries, known for promoting Buddhism and shaping Japan’s political and cultural development. He authored important texts like the "Seventeen-Article Constitution," advocating moral governance and harmonious society. Shōtoku helped establish Buddhism as a key national religion, fostering its integration into government and society. His leadership contributed to the centralization of power and cultural advances, laying foundations for Japan’s classical culture. Celebrated as a visionary leader, he remains a symbol of spiritual and political wisdom in Japan’s history.