The emperor system in Japan has a mythical beginning and has continued for about 2600 years. It has a strong connection with Shinto, the Japanese ancient religion. The first emperor was Jimmu, and the legends of his enthronement show the roots of Shintoism and the Japanese emperor system. To know the ancient emperor system of Japan is the key to understanding Japanese tradition. This presentation will explain the ancient emperor system and the mythical first emperor Jimmu.
Presentation date: November 30th
Presentation date: November 30th