Himiko is one of the supporting characters in the video game Ōkami, a game which draws on many Japanese folktales and myths to tell the story of the white wolf Amaterasu and her quest to free …

May 1, 2017 · Queen Himiko, also known as Pimiko or Pimiku (183? - 248 CE), was a 3rd-century CE ruler of the territory in ancient Japan known as Hsieh-ma-t'ai or Yamatai, later to be known as Yamato.

Himiko (flourished 3rd century ad, Japan) was the first known ruler of Japan and the supposed originator of the Grand Shrine of Ise, still considered the most important Shintō sanctuary in Japan.

Sep 12, 2023 · Explore the life of Queen Himiko, an early Japanese ruler shrouded in mystery. Discover her influence, from Chinese records to modern pop culture, and her role in challenging gender …

Jun 7, 2025 · One of the greatest mysteries in Japanese archaeology is the resting place of Queen Himiko. The first named person in all of Japanese history, she is thought to have lived between 170 …

Another deep-rooted Japanese historical tradition, which is referred to even in an official Chinese history book, suggests that Himiko was the Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu, founder of the Shinto …

Aug 5, 2025 · The fact that Himiko skillfully ended decades of fighting among the ancient chieftains of Japan speaks to her political acumen and suggests that she deemed a tributary relationship with …

Mar 26, 2025 · Himiko’s legacy as a mysterious queen who ruled over Yamatai continues to echo throughout Japanese culture. While many aspects of her life remain clouded in uncertainty, her story …

Mar 28, 2025 · Himiko, a female shaman, rose to power during a time of chaos in ancient Japan. Her rule marked the dawn of a new political order in the archipelago.

Jul 21, 2025 · Anthropologist Laura Miller introduces Olivia to this elusive ancient queen. Read more about Queen Himiko’s continuing “rebirth” as a powerful cultural icon in Laura Miller’s fascinating …