Emperor Go-Yōzei was the 107th emperor of Japan, reigning from 1586 to 1611. He was born on June 27, 1586, and was the son of Emperor Ōgimachi. His reign marked the transition from the Azuchi-Momoyama period to the Edo period, a time of significant political and social change in Japan. During his rule, Go-Yōzei faced challenges from powerful feudal lords, known as daimyō, and the growing influence of the Tokugawa shogunate. He was known for his efforts to promote culture and the arts, as well as for his attempts to maintain imperial authority during a time of shifting power dynamics in the country.