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Emperor Jimmu (神武天皇, Jinmu-tennō) was the legendary first emperor of Japan according to the Nihon Shoki and Kojiki. His ascension is traditionally dated as 660 BC. In Japanese mythology, he was a descendant of the sun goddess Amaterasu, through her grandson Ninigi, as well as a descendant of the storm god Susanoo.
Jimmu, legendary first emperor of Japan and founder of the imperial dynasty. Japanese chronicles record Jimmu’s expedition eastward from Hyuga in 607 bc along Japan’s Inland Sea, subduing tribes as he went and ending in Yamato, where he established his centre of power.
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According to Shinto belief, Jimmu is regarded as a direct descendant of the sun goddess, Amaterasu. Amaterasu had a son called Ame no Oshihomimi no Mikoto and through him a grandson named Ninigi-no-Mikoto. She sent her grandson to the Japanese islands where he eventually married Princess Konohana-Sakuya. Among their three sons was Hikohohodemi no M...
Buddhism entered Japan from China via Korea in 520 C.E. Although it did not enjoy official state patronage until 1638 (until 1867) it always appealed to the Emperors, whose authority could be challenged by local Daimyo (great names, feudal rulers) who could claim to be Kami. By identifying themselves with a superior type of Kami, who in Buddhist te...
Mythic records in the Kojiki and Nihonshoki tell us that Jimmu's brothers were originally born in Takachiho, the southern part of Kyūshū (in modern day Miyazaki prefecture), and decided to move eastward, as they found their location inappropriate for reigning over the entire country. Jimmu's older brother Itsuse no Mikoto originally led the migrati...
Whether myth, or based on a real early or even first ruler of Japan, Jimmu has an honored place in Japanese tradition. The idea of a special bond between ruler, land and people helped to make governance more stable. During the periods of military rule, when Shoguns exercised power, the Emperor was still revered and remained, at least theoretically,...
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26 apr 2024 · Nancy Joseph April 26, 2024. Embark on a journey through the annals of Japanese history as we delve into the life and legacy of Emperor Jimmu, the legendary founder of Japan. Uncover his divine lineage, his epic eastward expedition, and his enduring impact on Japanese culture and identity.
According to mythology, Japan's first emperor, Emperor Jimmu, was a descendant of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu and enthroned in the year 660 BC. While the myths are not considered historically accurate, it is commonly accepted that emperors have reigned over Japan for more than 1500 years, and that they have all descended from the same family.
1 mag 2024 · Emperor Jimmu is considered the legendary first emperor of Japan and the founding emperor of the Yamato dynasty. According to ancient Japanese chronicles, Jimmu ascended the throne in 660 BC and is believed to be a descendant of the sun goddess Amaterasu and the storm god Susanoo.
