Approaching the Greatest Mystery of Ancient History!
Shukan Asahi Mook's "Rekishido" Vol.45 will be released on May 8, 2026. This issue features "The Blank 4th Century," considered the greatest mystery of ancient history, delving into the period from Queen Himiko's era to the Five Kings of Wa. A special 68-page appendix, "Truth of the Genealogy of 126 Emperors," is also included.
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On Friday, May 8, 2026, "Rekishido" Vol.45 will be released. This issue features a major special on "The Blank 4th Century," considered the greatest mystery of ancient history. It delves into the veiled state of ancient Japan, which disappeared from historical records for a century.
In the first half of the 3rd century, Wa (ancient Japan) was ruled by Queen Himiko. After her death, records of Wa's tribute to the Western Jin in 266 CE mark the last mention in Chinese historical texts. The period from then until the Five Kings of Wa sent envoys to the Song dynasty in 421 CE is known as "The Blank 4th Century," and has been considered the greatest mystery of ancient Japan. However, recent research and numerous new discoveries are gradually filling in this "blank."
Therefore, this issue of "Rekishido" aims to unravel the true nature of what happened during the mysterious 4th century.
Furthermore, a substantial 68-page special appendix, "Truth of the Genealogy of 126 Emperors," is included! It covers all successive emperors, starting from the first, Emperor Jimmu.
Key contents include:
- Is there a connection between "Yamatai Kingdom → Yamato Imperial Court"?
- Who were the emperors of the 4th century? Insights from "Kojiki" and "Nihon Shoki"
- "National Treasure-level" new discoveries approaching the mysterious 4th century
- The "Three Dynasties" succession theory — the authenticity of the unbroken imperial line
- The true identity of the "Five Kings of Wa"
- The enlargement of keyhole-shaped burial mounds (kofun) and their spread across the country
- Basic course on how to view kofun
- The truth about local governments that held sway in ancient times
- [Series] The World of Ryotaro Shiba: "Kanmon Strait" that changed history, from Dannoura to the Boshin War
Special Appendix: All 68 pages! "Truth of the Genealogy of 126 Emperors"
Shukan Asahi Mook "Rekishido" Vol.45 "Unraveling the Mystery of Ancient Japan's Blank 4th Century!"
Price: 1300 yen (1182 yen + 10% tax)
Release Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4022779527/
In the first half of the 3rd century, Wa (ancient Japan) was ruled by Queen Himiko. After her death, records of Wa's tribute to the Western Jin in 266 CE mark the last mention in Chinese historical texts. The period from then until the Five Kings of Wa sent envoys to the Song dynasty in 421 CE is known as "The Blank 4th Century," and has been considered the greatest mystery of ancient Japan. However, recent research and numerous new discoveries are gradually filling in this "blank."
Therefore, this issue of "Rekishido" aims to unravel the true nature of what happened during the mysterious 4th century.
Furthermore, a substantial 68-page special appendix, "Truth of the Genealogy of 126 Emperors," is included! It covers all successive emperors, starting from the first, Emperor Jimmu.
Key contents include:
- Is there a connection between "Yamatai Kingdom → Yamato Imperial Court"?
- Who were the emperors of the 4th century? Insights from "Kojiki" and "Nihon Shoki"
- "National Treasure-level" new discoveries approaching the mysterious 4th century
- The "Three Dynasties" succession theory — the authenticity of the unbroken imperial line
- The true identity of the "Five Kings of Wa"
- The enlargement of keyhole-shaped burial mounds (kofun) and their spread across the country
- Basic course on how to view kofun
- The truth about local governments that held sway in ancient times
- [Series] The World of Ryotaro Shiba: "Kanmon Strait" that changed history, from Dannoura to the Boshin War
Special Appendix: All 68 pages! "Truth of the Genealogy of 126 Emperors"
Shukan Asahi Mook "Rekishido" Vol.45 "Unraveling the Mystery of Ancient Japan's Blank 4th Century!"
Price: 1300 yen (1182 yen + 10% tax)
Release Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4022779527/