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*''Born: [[1646]]''

*''Born: [[1646]]''

*''Died: [[1709]]/1/10''

*''Died: [[1709]]/1/10''

*''Other Names: Jôken-in''

*''Other Names'': 常憲院 ''(Jôken-in)''

*''Japanese'': [[徳川]]綱吉 ''(Tokugawa Tsunayoshi)''

*''Japanese'': [[徳川]]綱吉 ''(Tokugawa Tsunayoshi)''

Tsunayoshi is also known, however, as a great patron of "Chinese studies" (''[[kangaku]]''), and of [[Obaku|Ôbaku]] [[Zen]], which was introduced to Japan during his reign. Tsunayoshi supported the ''kangaku'' scholars [[Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu]] and [[Ogyu Sorai|Ogyû Sorai]], and invited Chinese Zen monks, and Chinese and Japanese scholars of the [[Chinese classics]] to audiences and discussions. As shogun, he is said to have styled himself as both a devout Buddhist, and also taking after the Confucianist ideal of the [[sage-king]]. He also showed a great interest in Japanese imperial traditions, reviving the ''[[Daijosai|Daijôsai]]'' (harvest festival) ritual which had not been practiced since the 15th century, and sponsoring efforts to identify and restore Imperial tombs. Sixty-six of 78 tombs considered to be imperial tombs acquired their standard identifications as a result of the latter set of efforts, during Tsunayoshi's time.<ref>[[Marius Jansen]], ''China in the Tokugawa World'', Harvard University Press (1992), 60.</ref>

Tsunayoshi is also known, however, as a great patron of "Chinese studies" (''[[kangaku]]''), and of [[Obaku|Ôbaku]] [[Zen]], which was introduced to Japan during his reign. Tsunayoshi supported the ''kangaku'' scholars [[Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu]] and [[Ogyu Sorai|Ogyû Sorai]], and invited Chinese Zen monks, and Chinese and Japanese scholars of the [[Chinese classics]] to audiences and discussions. As shogun, he is said to have styled himself as both a devout Buddhist, and also taking after the Confucianist ideal of the [[sage-king]]. He also showed a great interest in Japanese imperial traditions, reviving the ''[[Daijosai|Daijôsai]]'' (harvest festival) ritual which had not been practiced since the 15th century, and sponsoring efforts to identify and restore Imperial tombs. Sixty-six of 78 tombs considered to be imperial tombs acquired their standard identifications as a result of the latter set of efforts, during Tsunayoshi's time.<ref>[[Marius Jansen]], ''China in the Tokugawa World'', Harvard University Press (1992), 60.</ref>

His son Tokumatsu died at age five in [[1683]]. Later in life, Tsunayoshi had no heir, and so in [[1704]] he named his nephew [[Tokugawa Ienobu]] his heir; Ienobu succeeded him as shogun following Tsunayoshi's death in 1709.

His son Tokumatsu died at age five in [[1683]]. Later in life, Tsunayoshi had no heir, and so in [[1704]] he named his nephew [[Tokugawa Ienobu]] his heir; Ienobu succeeded Tsunayoshi as shogun following the elder's death in 1709.

Tsunayoshi was buried at [[Kan'ei-ji]], but his tomb was destroyed in the Allied bombing of Tokyo during World War II.

Tsunayoshi was buried at [[Kan'ei-ji]]. His posthumous Buddhist name was Jôken-in. Tsunayoshi's tomb suffered damage during the [[Meiji Restoration]], and was destroyed in the Allied bombing of Tokyo during World War II. The lavish gate leading to the tomb, a handwashing station, and a plaque inscribed by the Emperor, however, survive, and have been designated [[Important Cultural Properties]].<ref>Plaques on-site at Kan'ei-ji.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/13529632264/]</ref>

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