Imperial House of Japan: Kyoto - The Old Capital

Follow the tumultuous 3000 year history of the gods and emperors of the Yamato dynasty of Japan and how their rule has shaped Japan’s history, culture and national identity. From the mythical ascension of the first Emperor, Jimmu, to the 126th Emperor, Naruhito, who currently sits on the Chrysanthemum throne, the Yamato dynasty is the oldest continuous hereditary monarchy in the world.