Japan: Emperor Jimmu who saw a sacred bird flying away during his military expedition to capture Yamato. Detail from a woodblock tryptych by Ginko Adachi (fl. 1874-1897), 1891

Emperor Jimmu was the first emperor of Japan, according to legend. His accession is traditionally dated as 660 BCE. He is a descendant of the sun goddess Amaterasu through her grandson Ninigi, as well as a descendant of the storm god Susanoo. He launched a military expedition from Hyuga near the Inland Sea, captured Yamato, and established this as his center of power.

Jimmu's reign notionally spanned the years 660-585 BCE.

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