Emperor Sanjo spent 41 years in the shadows of Michinaga and Emperor Ichijo - his regrets were cleared by his grandson

May 9, 1017, is the anniversary of Emperor Sanjo's death. Many people may remember him in the historical drama "To You, the Light," in which he played a fierce power struggle with Fujiwara no Michinaga from the time of Prince Iyasada. In the drama, he seemed to be relegated to the shadow of Emperor Ichijo, but this may be understandable when you look at the line of succession to the throne. Emperor Sanjo, who was the younger brother of Emperor K…