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During the Heian Period, the Fujiwara family effectively controlled Japan's government through what is called a shikkenate. (Regency.) These Fujiwara Regents were the real power behind the figurehead Emperors of the time period.

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Q: Why were the Fujiwara important to the government in Japan?
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