Toraijin refers to the ancient people who migrated to the Japan archipelago, as well as their naturalized descendants. Up until the 1960s, these people were commonly called the "Kikajin ", meaning "na
A mural of women in Goguryeo-style clothing on the western wall of the Takamatsuzuka Tomb (Kofun), believed to be depicting Toraijin from Goguryeo during the Asuka period.
A Stone Age dolmen at Ganghwa Island, South Korea.
Koma Shrine, one of the many shrines founded by Toraijin in Japan.
Wooden pair of Jaengseungs found in Korea.
The Yamato Kingship was a tribal alliance centered on the Yamato region from the 4th century to the 7th century, and ruled over the alliance of noble families in the central and western parts of the J
Toraijin
…characters (Kanbun/Kanji), medicine, lunar calendar, and cultural practices such as Sue ware production and weaving to Japan. They were favored by the Yamato Imperial Court, and many were appointed to government positions. Historical records and archaeological data provide strong support for continued population movements…
Andonzan burial mound (first half of the fourth century), compared to the mausoleum of Emperor Sujin.
Daisen burial mound (Osaka Prefecture Sakai City)