Emperor Jimmu

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  • Distinction: First Emperor of Japan
  • Other names: Kamu-yamato-ihare-biko no Mikoto
  • Japanese: 神武天皇

Jimmu was known as Kamu-yamato-ihare-biko no Mikoto before becoming Emperor of Japan. A composite, mythological character represented in the Nihon Shoki and Kojiki, he most likely represents broad social changes rather than an actual charismatic figure.

Birth

Conquest

Jimmu as Emperor

Capitals and Grave

Jimmu established the capital at Kashiwara (Kashiwabara) 橿原, which is located near Mount Unebi in Yamato province[1]

References

  1. Posonby-Fane, Richard A. (1979). Imperial cities: The capitals of Japan from the oldest times until 1229. Washington, DC: University Publications of America, Inc. Page 14.