Asakawa, Kan'ichi 1873-1948 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Japan: From the Japanese Government History" by Kan'ichi Asakawa is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work presents a comprehensive overview of Japanese history, particularly focusing on the formation and development of the Japanese Empire, including its mythological origins and the establishment of governmental structures. The text is grounded in the narrative of Japan's past, entwining legend with historical fact to illustrate the evolution of the nation. The opening of the work establishes a foundational understanding of Japan's geographic and political landscape. It begins with a detailed description of the archipelago, detailing its islands, topography, and climatic conditions. Asakawa introduces the mythical age associated with the early deities Izanagi and Izanami, reflecting on the creation myths that trace the lineage of the Japanese emperors back to these divine figures. This blending of mythology with early historical events sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Japanese civilization, including its agricultural practices, governance, and key historical figures, preparing readers for a richer examination of Japan's historical progression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-05-14 Produced by Jonathan Niehof, Juliet Sutherland, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Japan -- Civilization Japan -- History DS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45645 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45645 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134040.0 45645