Emperor Go-Yōzei was the 107th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Go-Yōzei's reign spanned the years 1586 through to his abdication in 1611, corresponding to the transition between the Azuchi–Momoyama period and the Edo period. Born: January 10, 1572 Died: September 25, 1617 In office: December 17, 1586 – May 9, 1611 Wiki link