[ASA Delivery] History Road Vol. 45【ASA配送】歴史道 Vol.45
Weekly Asahi MOOK
History Path Vol. 45
ISBN: 9784022779526
Price: 1,300 yen (tax included)
Release Date: May 8, 2026
A4 variant size, 100 pages, perfect binding
[Collector’s Edition] Unraveling the Mystery of Ancient Japan’s “Four Centuries of Darkness”!
Written records remain silent, and archaeological discoveries are still incomplete—
What kind of country was Japan from 266 to 421 AD?
The Greatest Mystery of Ancient History
What is the “Four Centuries of Darkness”?
Was the Yamatai Kingdom in the Kinai region!? Or Kyushu!? Was Himiko Empress Jingū!? Or Amaterasu!?
The Prehistory of the “Four Centuries of Darkness”
“Yamatai Kingdom → Yamato Rulership”
Is there truly a connection?
The Formative Period of the Yamato Rulership—A thorough investigation into the Emperor who subdued the provinces and unified the nation!
Who was the Emperor of the 4th century!
Deciphering the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki
The largest serpentine sword in ancient East Asia, shield-shaped bronze mirrors, wooden coffins, triangular-rimmed divine beast mirrors—etc.
The "Tomio Maruyama Kofun," where "National Treasure-level" artifacts are being unearthed one after another—the latest developments!
Unraveling the mysteries of the 4th century!
New archaeological discoveries of National Treasure-level significance
The Miwa Dynasty of Emperor Sujin (10th Emperor), the Kawachi Dynasty of Emperor Ōjin (15th Emperor),
and the Ōmi Dynasty of Emperor Keitai (26th Emperor)
The "Three Dynasties" Succession Theory—Unraveling the truth behind the "Imperial Lineage"!
[Praise] = Ōjin? [Rarity] = Bansei?……
Who are the five emperors recorded in the "Wa Kingdom" section of the Chinese historical text *Book of Song*!
The key to filling the gap in the history of the Wa royal authority!
The true identities of the "Five Kings of Wa"
Do the tombs of these powerful figures, which spread from the Kinai region across the nation,
symbolize the expansion of the Yamato regime’s influence!?
The Growing Size of Keyhole-shaped Tumuli and
Their Spread Across the Country
Types, Burial Facilities, Construction Methods, Haniwa, Burial Goods — etc.
Knowing these details will make your visits deeper and more enjoyable!
A Basic Guide to Viewing Kofun
What kind of independent powers existed?
What was their relationship with the Yamato regime? What were the realities of their power and unique cultures?
The Truth About Regional Regimes That Dominated the Ancient Era
Were They Seeking Iron Resources and Advanced Technology?
What Is the Truth Behind Wa’s War Against Goguryeo on the Korean Peninsula!?
The East Asian Situation in the Late 4th Century
Serial
The World of Ryotaro Shiba
The “Kanmon Strait” That Changed History
From Dan-no-ura to the Bakumatsu War
History Road Topics
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Back Issues and Announcement of Next Issue’s Release Date
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