Princess Hashihito no Anahobe
Princess Hashihito no Anahobe, also known as Empress Taiza, was a member of the Japanese imperial family in the Asuka period. She was the empress consort through her marriage to Emperor Yōmei.
It is said that Prince Shōtoku, Princess Anahobe's eldest son, built the Chūgū-ji temple for his mother. The temple is located in Ikaruga, Yamato Province, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
Genealogy
Princess Hashihito no Anahobe was born into the ruling clan of Japan. She was the daughter of Emperor Kinmei and his consort, Soga no Oane. The princess has five full brothers: two elder brothers and three younger brothers. One of her younger brother will later become Emperor Sushun.In 574, Princess Hashihito no Anahobe married her eldest half-brother, Imperial Prince Ōe, born by another consort of the emperor. Their mothers were full sisters, making them cousins. The marriage produce four sons among which none of them ascended the throne. On 3 October 585, Prince Ōe became emperor and Princess Hashihito no Anahobe was named Empress Consort in January of the same year. Sadly, her husband died three years later after his ascension.
The widowed Empress married her stepson, Prince Tame, born by her husband's concubine, who also was her full sister, thus, marrying her nephew. The couple had only one daughter.
- First Husband: Emperor Yōmei, her half-brother and cousin
- * Son: Prince Shōtoku
- * Son: Prince Kume
- * Son: Prince Eguri
- * Son: Prince Mamuta
- Second Husband: Prince Tame, her nephew and stepson
- * Daughter: Princess Satōmi, Wife of Prince Hatsuse no Okimi