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 …

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 …

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 …

Nov 1, 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 …

Sep 12, 2023 · Himiko of Wa, a name etched into history’s scroll, a ruler whose story dances between the realms of fact and legend. In this article, I would like to explore the mysterious …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Himiko (fl. 3rd c.)Chinese shaman who ruled Japan in the 3rd century and was responsible for opening trade and diplomatic relations with China. Name variations: Pimiko; Pimiku; Pimiho; …