Emperor Tenji

, also known as Emperor Tenchi, was the 38th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign started in 661 and ended in 671.
Traditional narrative.
Before he became the monarch, his personal name ("imina") was .
He was the son of Emperor Jomei.
Events of Tenji's life.
Prince Naka no Ōe was made heir apparent and Crown Prince in 661.
Prince Ōtomo (Ōtomo"-shinnō") was the favorite son of Emperor Tenji; and he was also the first to be accorded the title of "Daijō-daijin."
Tenji improved the military forces which had been established during the Taika reforms.
After his death.
The actual site of Tenji's grave is known. This emperor is traditionally venerated at a memorial Shinto shrine ("misasagi") at Yamashina-ku, Kyoto.
The Imperial Household Agency designates this location as Tenji's mausoleum. It is formally named "Yamashina no misasagi".