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Prince Yamatotakeru日本武尊 倭建命 倭武尊alternative words: Yamatotakeru no mikoto, Yamatotakeru, Yamato takeru keywords: famous person related topics: Kofun period , Ezo , Kojiki , Nihonshoki , Yamato dynasty related web sites: http://www.atsutajingu.or.jp , http://www2.begin.or.jp/sakura/miya04.htm , http://www2.plala.or.jp/cygnus/s4.html explanation: A legendary Yamato prince in Kofun period. According to the ancient history books, he would have been sent by his father, Emperor Keiko, to the south Kyushu to subjugate Kumasho then to the eastern Japan to subjugate Ezo. During the second trip, he lost his wife "Princess Ototachibana" who sacrificed herself to save the prince's ship. Though his existence may be a subject of discussion, there is no doubt that Yamato dynasty had been busy to extend its territory around 4th century. | |