Emperor Hanzei
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Emperor Hanzei also known as Emperor Hansho, was the 18th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Both the Kojiki, and the Nihon Shoki recorded events that took place durin
Memorial Shinto shrine and mausoleum honoring Emperor Hanzei
Nihon Shoki
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The Nihon Shoki or Nihongi, sometimes translated as The Chronicles of Japan, is the second-oldest book of classical Japanese history. It is more elaborate and detailed than the Kojiki, the oldest, and
Page from a copy of the Nihon Shoki, early Heian period (c. 9th century)
The Nihon Shoki entry of 15 April 683 CE (Tenmu 12th year), when an edict was issued mandating the use of copper coins rather than silver coins, an early mention of Japanese currency. Excerpt of the 11th century edition.
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