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Watch MovieThe Hyuga Episodes of Kojiki
YAMAMURA Koji
Kojiki is Japan’s oldest historical book compiled in 712, which begins with the myth of the creation of the world and the birth of gods. Set in Hyuga, this work is an animated version of the four episodes Misogi, Amaterasu-Omikami, Konohanasakuya-hime, and Umisachiyamasachi.
(12 min. 7 sec.)
©Koji Yamamura / NHK Enterprises
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YAMAMURA Koji
Born in 1964. Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University. Animation creator and picture-book author. Professor, Tokyo University of the Arts.