Ямато. Японский императорский дом

Yamato is one of the oldest and longest-lasting dynasties in the world. Its members are considered descendants of the goddess Amaterasu. The history of this great family dates back to the 6th century BC and continues to this day. During the rule of this house, more than a hundred emperors have succeeded on the throne and six eras have passed, while the monarch has become a symbol of patriotism, national unity, and progress. Does the dynasty really have divine origins? Why did women stop occupying the Chrysanthemum Throne? Thanks to whom did the prohibition on abdication of the throne appear? Who introduced monogamy at the imperial court? What did Emperor Komei and the head of the Japanese government Ii Naosuke disagree about? In whose hands was the power of the country during World War II? The history of Japanese society, millennia of culture and traditions that have influenced not only the country but also the entire globe.