the first emperor in Japan

February 11 is National Foundation Day in Japan. It is based on the first emperor’s accession.

The first Emperor of Japan, according to traditional Japanese history, is Emperor Jimmu ([[Emperor Jinmu]]). Celebrated on [[National Foundation Day]] every February 11, Emperor Jimmu's accession is said to mark the foundation of Japan. This day is based on legendary accounts rather than solid historical evidence, as the existence and reign of Emperor Jimmu are considered mythical by modern historians.

Emperor Jimmu is a key figure in Japanese mythology and is often associated with the Shinto religion. According to the “Nihon Shoki” and the “Kojiki,” two of the oldest records of Japanese history and mythology, Jimmu was a descendant of the sun goddess Amaterasu. These texts describe his journey from the region of Kyushu to the Yamato province (present-day Nara Prefecture), where he established his rule and thus founded the nation of Japan. His reign is traditionally dated to 660 BC.

The story of Emperor Jimmu is rich with symbolism and emphasizes themes like bravery, divine right to rule, and the unity of the Japanese people. National Foundation Day serves as a reminder of these ideals and Japan’s ancient origins, celebrating the nation’s cultural and historical identity.

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• Emperor Jimmu - Wikipedia
• Nihon Shoki - Wikipedia

  • the second-oldest book of classical Japanese history

• Kojiki - Wikipedia

  • an early Japanese chronicle of myths, legends, hymns, genealogies, oral traditions, and semi-historical accounts down to 641 concerning the origin of the >an early Japanese chronicle of myths, legends, hymns, genealogies, oral traditions, and semi-historical accounts down to 641 concerning the origin of the Japanese archipelago, the kami (god), and the Japanese imperial line.

• Kyushu - Wikipedia

  • the third-largest island of Japan’s four main islands and the most southerly of the four largest islands.

• Nara Prefecture - Wikipedia

  • Nara Prefecture has the distinction of having more UNESCO World Heritage listings than any other prefecture in Japan. … Nara Prefecture region is considered one of the oldest regions in Japan, having been in existence for thousands of years, and is widely viewed as the Japanese cradle of civilization. Like Kyoto, Nara was one of Imperial Japan’s earliest capital cities.

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