Ason

For other uses, see Ason (disambiguation).

Ason (朝臣), or Asomi in earlier form, is a prestigious title of historical Japan, used from the late 7th century till Meiji Restoration. The title was created as a part of eight kabane system, proclaimed in 684, as its second highest rank. As such, asomi was initially given to the highest rank noble clans whose genealogical origins were often claimed back to imperial princes. According to Nihon Shoki, The first creation of ason was in the 11th Month of the 13th year of Temmu Emperor (684), then 52 clans were promoted to asomi rank. During Asuka and Nara periods, new ason were created from court officers who made eminent achievements in their careers.

Although the clans closest to the Imperial House, that is, descendants of Emperor Keitai, were intended to promote to Mahito, the first rank in eight kabane system originally, in 802 Prince Yasuyo, a son of Emperor Kammu was however created to Yoshimine no Ason Yasuyo, renouncing his imperial status and become peerage. After that, Mahito creation became unpopular as well other kabane but Ason. During the Heian period Ason turned into a universal　style for courtiers without making any distinction of their ranks from other kabane.

Notable ason were:

Notable holders of ason were:


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