Shoutoku

Shoutoku

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Shoutoku Taishi was a Japanese ruler, who is largely credited with the introduction of Buddhism and the Chinese-style political and legal organization to Japan. His legendary wisdom and far-sightedness, as well as peaceful foreign policy with Japan's neighbors has kept him in high esteem. His likeness can be found on Japanese 10,000 yen banknotes, the highest denomination banknote.

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