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Jimmu Tenno

by Micha F. Lindemans
In Japanese myth, Jimmu Tenno is the first Emperor and legendary founder of the imperial dynasty. The members of this dynasty were believed to be divine. His original name is Iware-Biko, and he is also known as Kamu-Yamato.

The name of Jimmu in Japanese.
The name of Jimmu in Japanese.

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