"Introduction:
In Japanese history, Jimmu is the founder of the Japanese Imperial line. The story of his rule is the story of conquest.

Western historians and modern Japanese historians generally believe the story of Jimmu to be legendary; throughout most of Japanese cultural history, however, the story of Jimmu was a powerful account of true history and the founding of Japan."

Read his story here: http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/ANCJAPAN/JIMMU.HTM