Was Japan's First Emperor a Chinese Refugee?

Emperor Jimmu (神武天皇 Jimmu-Tenno), whose name means "Divine Might" is the legendary founder of Japan's Imperial House and a direct descendent of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu. His rule is said to have been between 660 and 585 BC. Today, Emperor Akihito can claim, through an unbroken line of succession, direct descent from Jimmu. Jimmu himself is…

Emperor Jimmu, Japan's First Emperor

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