To understand the Japanese Imperial Family, we must start with the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki, often referred to collectively as the “Kiki.”
A friend of mine, whose family has served the Imperial Household Agency for generations, once told me, “To speak about the Imperial Family, you must first understand the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki. Without that knowledge, you can’t truly discuss the imperial system.” I couldn’t agree more.
So, why are these two historical texts so important?
Let’s unravel the grand story behind them.
