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Who is considered the legendary first emperor of Japan?

  • Emperor Meiji

  • Emperor Jimmu

  • Emperor Hirohito

  • Emperor Akihito

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Emperor Jimmu, the legendary first emperor of Japan, is a pivotal figure in Japanese history and mythology. According to tradition, he ascended to the throne in 660 BC and established the Imperial line that has continued to the present day. Jimmu's reign is shrouded in myth and legend, but he is widely revered as the founder of the Japanese nation and the embodiment of its ancient traditions.
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