景行天皇40年7月16日
景行天皇が日本武尊に東夷討伐を命じる。
In 110 AD, Emperor Keikō orders his son Prince Yamato Takeru to lead a military campaign against the eastern tribes, initiating one of ancient Japan's most legendary expeditions.
Emperor Keikō, the 12th sovereign of Japan, commissions his son Yamato Takeru to subdue the Eastern Emishi tribes.
Yamato Takeru embarks on a perilous journey through rugged terrain and hostile territories, demonstrating both martial skill and strategic cunning.
Accounts of his exploits blend history with myth, including tales of divine encounters and miraculous escapes.
This campaign symbolizes the Yamato court's efforts to consolidate power over the Japanese archipelago.
The legend of Yamato Takeru endures in Japanese folklore, inspiring poetry, drama, and shrines dedicated to his memory.
His story remains a cornerstone of Japan's mythical narrative of state formation.
110年
7月16日
景行天皇
日本武尊