Mozu Kofun Group
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The Mozu Kofun Group is a group of kofun—megalithic tombs—in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Originally consisting of more than 100 tombs, fewer than 50% of the key-hole, round, and rectangular tombs
Kamiishizu Misanzai Kofun (Tomb of Emperor Richū) which was drawn in 3DCG. This is a kofun of the second size in the group.
Haze Nisanzai Kofun which was drawn in 3DCG. This is a kofun of the third size in the group.
Daisenryo Kofun
Daisenryo Kofun, 2.8 km in circumference and the largest kofun in Japan, is thought to be the Tomb of Emperor Nintoku.
Emperor Nintoku
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Emperor Nintoku, also known as Ohosazaki no Sumeramikoto was the 16th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Due to his reputation for goodness derived from depictions in
Mozu Kofun Group
…in the mid 5th century during the Kofun Period. While it cannot be accurately confirmed, it is commonly accepted that the tomb was built for the late Emperor Nintoku. The Imperial Household Agency of Japan treats it as such. The Mozu Kofun Group is located in the city of Sakai which is within Osaka Prefecture. The…
Woodblock print by Toyohara Chikanobu, 1886