Teruhito , posthumously honored as Emperor Sakuramachi , was the 115th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He was enthroned as Emperor in 1735, a reign that would last until 1747 with his abdication. As with previous Emperors during the Edo period, the Tokugawa shogunate had control over Japan. Born: February 8, 1720 Died: May 28, 1750 In office: April 13, 1735 – June 9, 1747 Wiki link