Ason

Ason (朝臣, Ason, Asomi) was a prestigious hereditary noble title in Japan, used mainly between Asuka and Heian periods. At first, it was the second highest, below , which was given to members of the Imperial family, but after Heian period it became the highest of the eight noble titles: Ason, Mahito, Sukune, , , Omi, Muraji, and .

Ason

Ason (朝臣, Ason, Asomi) was a prestigious hereditary noble title in Japan, used mainly between Asuka and Heian periods. At first, it was the second highest, below , which was given to members of the Imperial family, but after Heian period it became the highest of the eight noble titles: Ason, Mahito, Sukune, , , Omi, Muraji, and .