As the Soga had taken control of…

As the Soga had taken control of the throne in the sixth century, the Fujiwara by the ninth century had intermarried with the imperial family, and one of their members is the first head of the Emperor's Private Office.

Another Fujiwara becomes regent for his grandson, at this time a minor emperor, and yet another is appointed kanpaku (regent for an adult emperor).

Toward the end of the ninth century, several emperors try, but fail, to check the Fujiwara.

For a time, however, during the reign of Emperor Daigo (897-930), the Fujiwara regency is suspended as he rules directly.