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Slope found in Itsukahara tumulus

KYOTO, Japan - A slope at Itsukahara tumulus (late 3rd century, keyhole-shaped tumulus) in Muko, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, is shown on Oct. 16, 2014. Muko City Center for Archaeological Operations announced that the slope was arranged in a similar manner to the Hashihaka tumulus in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture. Some say Hashihaka is the tomb of Queen Himiko.

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Car developed jointly by Mitsuoka Motor, Isetan on sale

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsuoka Motor Co. unveils "Himiko Crazy Timer," a new model developed jointly with Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd., at Isetan's flagship department store in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on Sept. 10, 2014. Only 20 cars will be produced and orders accepted at the store.

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Ancient mirror projects mysterious image

KYOTO, Japan - A replica of an ancient, triangular-rimmed mirror decorated with gods and animals, reputed to have been presented from China to shaman queen Himiko (170-248 CE) of Japan, reflects light and projects a mysterious image on a screen at the Kyoto National Museum on Jan. 29, 2014.

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Copper mirror from 240 found at ancient tomb mound in Nara

KASHIHARA, Japan - Photo taken Jan. 4, 2010, shows a fragment of a bronze mirror that was among 81 mirrors which Kashihara Archeological Institute said Jan. 7, 2010, were found at a tomb mound in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture. The mirror the piece belongs to has an inscription of an era name and year that suggests it is from the year 240, the same year the emissary to China of legendary Japanese ruler Queen Himiko is believed to have returned home.

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Remains of what appears to be Queen Himiko's palace found in Nara

KASHIHARA, Japan - This photo taken Nov. 10, 2009, shows restored models based on remains of building structures found in western Japan's Nara Prefecture, which dates back to the early third century and could be a palace of legendary Japanese ruler Queen Himiko.

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Remains of what appears to be Queen Himiko's palace found in Nara

KASHIHARA, Japan - This photo taken Nov. 5, 2009, shows remains of a building structure dating back to the early third century in western Japan's Nara Prefecture which could be a palace of legendary Japanese ruler Queen Himiko. Yellow cylinders are set up on the holes believed to be pillar holes for the building.

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Remains of what appears to be Queen Himiko's palace found in Nara

KASHIHARA, Japan - This photo taken Nov. 5, 2009, shows remains of a building structure (inside white borders at bottom) dating back to the early third century in western Japan's Nara Prefecture which could be a palace of legendary Japanese ruler Queen Himiko. The Hashihaka ancient burial mound, believed by some archaeologists to be the queen's tomb, is seen in the upper part of the photo.

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Scientific dating suggests Nara ancient tomb is Queen Himiko's

OSAKA, Japan - This file photo shows the Hashihaka tomb in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, which recent research suggests could be that of the mysterious female ruler Queen Himiko who died in the third century after ruling over Japan's legendary Yamatai Kingdom.

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Wei-era bronze mirror displayed at Tokyo museum

TOKYO, Japan - A bronze mirror with an inscription indicating it was made in 235 in Wei-era China is on display at the Tokyo National Museum after a private collector brought it to the attention of scholars recently. While it is not known where the mirror was originally found, some experts say it may be one of 100 bronze mirrors given to Japan by the Wei Dynasty when Queen Himiko of Japan's Yamatai Kingdom sent her first delegation to China in 239, four years after the mirror was made. The photo was released by the Tokyo National Museum

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Scientific dating suggests Nara ancient tomb is Queen Himiko's

OSAKA, Japan - This file photo shows the Hashihaka tomb in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, which recent research suggests could be that of the mysterious female ruler Queen Himiko who died in the third century after ruling over Japan's legendary Yamatai Kingdom. (Kyodo)

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Slope found in Itsukahara tumulus

KYOTO, Japan - A slope at Itsukahara tumulus (late 3rd century, keyhole-shaped tumulus) in Muko, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, is shown on Oct. 16, 2014. Muko City Center for Archaeological Operations announced that the slope was arranged in a similar manner to the Hashihaka tumulus in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture. Some say Hashihaka is the tomb of Queen Himiko. (Kyodo)

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Car developed jointly by Mitsuoka Motor, Isetan on sale

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsuoka Motor Co. unveils "Himiko Crazy Timer," a new model developed jointly with Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd., at Isetan's flagship department store in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on Sept. 10, 2014. Only 20 cars will be produced and orders accepted at the store. (Kyodo)

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Copper mirror from 240 found at ancient tomb mound in Nara

KASHIHARA, Japan - Photo taken Jan. 4, 2010, shows a fragment of a bronze mirror that was among 81 mirrors which Kashihara Archeological Institute said Jan. 7, 2010, were found at a tomb mound in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture. The mirror the piece belongs to has an inscription of an era name and year that suggests it is from the year 240, the same year the emissary to China of legendary Japanese ruler Queen Himiko is believed to have returned home. (Kyodo)

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Mitsuoka's remodeled convertible

Photo taken in Tokyo on Feb. 22, 2018, shows Mitsuoka Motor Co.'s fully remodeled Himiko convertible. The new two-seater will be sold from Feb. 23. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Remains of what appears to be Queen Himiko's palace found in Nara

KASHIHARA, Japan - This photo taken Nov. 5, 2009, shows remains of a building structure (inside white borders at bottom) dating back to the early third century in western Japan's Nara Prefecture which could be a palace of legendary Japanese ruler Queen Himiko. The Hashihaka ancient burial mound, believed by some archaeologists to be the queen's tomb, is seen in the upper part of the photo. (Kyodo)

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Remains of what appears to be Queen Himiko's palace found in Nara

KASHIHARA, Japan - This photo taken Nov. 10, 2009, shows restored models based on remains of building structures found in western Japan's Nara Prefecture, which dates back to the early third century and could be a palace of legendary Japanese ruler Queen Himiko. (Kyodo)

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Remains of what appears to be Queen Himiko's palace found in Nara

KASHIHARA, Japan - This photo taken Nov. 5, 2009, shows remains of a building structure dating back to the early third century in western Japan's Nara Prefecture which could be a palace of legendary Japanese ruler Queen Himiko. Yellow cylinders are set up on the holes believed to be pillar holes for the building. (Kyodo)