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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)