Hibasu-hime

Hibasu-hime was the second and final wife of Emperor Suinin. She was empress consort from 15 BC until her death in 3 AD. She was survived by her husband.

Life

Hibasu-hime was born as one of five daughters. Her father was summoned to the palace a few years after the death of the Emperor's first wife, Saho-hime. In August of the same year, she became empress consort. Upon her death, the Emperor outlawed the practice of servants being buried alive during the funeral of the Empress. Instead, he started the practice of using Haniwa, to represent humans.