The history of ancient japan is filled with interesting events that involved many influential and legendary figures. However, some of the accounts were also infused with japanese myths, which might make it difficult for curious readers to distinguish between facts and legends.

But you can safely put your concern aside. With this new enthralling history book, you will discover an array of information and stories of the ancient japanese, starting from the prehistoric era up until the heian period.

Here's just a small fraction of what you'll discover:

• How the jomon period earned its name and the impressive designs of early japanese pottery.
• How rice cultivation first arrived in japan and the transition into a more civilized society.
• The legendary kingdom of yamatai and how it rose to power.
• Vicious wars and assassinations of powerful figures in the imperial court.
• Interesting myths and the origins of shinto, an indigenous japanese religion.
• Today, many of those confusions will be cleared up, as you will explore the shinto faith and all its most important rituals, gods and goddesses, symbolism, etc.

A long list of divine beings and their purpose and tasks will be revealed, some background stories about the most famous once, and the history and legends of japan's gigantic mountain: mount fuji.