日本書紀
Nihon Shoki (The Chronicles of Japan)
Prince Toneri (chief compiler) 舎人親王 · 676 – 735
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Presented to the throne in 720, this court chronicle in classical Chinese runs from the creation myths to the end of the seventh century, often recording variant versions side by side. It was written to give Japan a history to stand beside the Chinese annals, and its early reigns are legend shaped to that purpose. The later books are far more reliable, and it is indispensable for early Japan.