3. Imperial House of Japan (660 BCE) The oldest ruling monarchy in the world is the Imperial House of Japan, which can trace its rule back to February 11, 660 BCE, when Emperor Jimmu became the ...

the great Emperor Jimmu. Aside from the fact, of no great importance, that there is no historical evidence that Jimmu ever existed, there was a striking difference between the two ceremonies 2.601 ...

It is supposedly descended from the Sun Goddess and the first authentic emperor was Jimmu, 660 B.C. The present Emperor, Yoshihito, is the 122d of the dynasty. Contact us at [email protected] ...

During his speech, Ambassador AIKI reflected on Japan’s imperial history, noting that Emperor Jimmu, according to legend, ascended the throne 2,682 years ago, establishing an unbroken imperial lineage ...

The first Emperor, Emperor Jimmu, ascended the throne in 660 B.C. The current Emperor of Japan acceded to the throne on May 1st, 2019, becoming the 126th Emperor, and on February 23rd of this year, ...

Information found in ancient Japanese mythological and historical chronicles has allowed for the establishment of the date of the ascension to the throne of the mythical first emperor Jimmu, from whom ...

Today’s government hopes its own such plan will succeed. By Joe Orovic Reporting from Split, Croatia In 301 A.D., the Emperor Diocletian made a bold but ultimately unsuccessful bid to address ...

Emperor Naruhito turned 65 on Feb. 23, vowing to reaffirm his commitment to peace with the approaching 80th anniversary since the end of World War II. Naruhito also pledged to think more deeply ...