Cats are so hard to organize "herding cats" is often used to refer to tasks that are impossible. So imagine how incredible Prince Shotoku must be when helps the government of Asuka period Japan get it's act together!
Japan's government, starting with the capitol, 
began to show signs of real order.
el gobierno de Japón, comenzando
por la capital, conoció el orden.
O governo japonês, iniciando pela capital,
começou a mostrar sinais de organização.