The Six National Histories of JapanThe Six National Histories of Japan chronicle the history of Japanfrom its origins in the 'Age of the Gods' to A. D. 887. Compiled in the imperial court during the eighth and ninthcenturies by leading scholars and officials of the day, they haveexerted a profound effect on Japanese thought for well over amillenium. In his book, renowned historian Taro Sakamotointerpreted modern scholarly findings, as well as presenting his ownviews, thus completing