Although myth indicates that Japan was founded in 660 BCE by Emperor Jimmu, the first clear records concerning Japan are provided by the Chinese almost one thousand years later, in the third century CE. Since its beginnings, Japan has...

Throughout Japanese history, the Japanese have believed in the divine ancestry of the imperial family as one of Japan’s unique virtues. Explore the ancient legend about the divinity of the imperial family beginning with the sun goddess...

Japanese Line of Succession 2019

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This video provides a vivid and detailed account of British author Peter Fleming's observations during his time in Japanese-occupied Manchuria before the war. Through his encounters with Japanese soldiers, Chinese warlords, and local...

MOT 1930s: JAPAN: RISE OF MILITARISM: LA WS Emperor Showa Hirohito (1901-1989) on white horse walking in front of others on horseback, saluting. VS Japanese soldiers, one holding sword, others marching in formation, WS Emperor Showa...