Japan: 'Looking For the Omen'. Emperor Jimmu scans the sky for a wild bird during his military expedition to conquer Yamato. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892). From the series: 'Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan' (大日本名将鑑): 1876-1882

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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