Executive Briefing: The Regalia of Japanese Monarchy
The Imperial Regalia of Japan (Sanshu no Jingi)—the Yata no Kagami (mirror of wisdom), Kusanagi no Tsurugi (sword of valor), and Yasakani no Magatama (jewel of benevolence)—symbolize the virtues required to lead a sovereign nation.
1. Kept Hidden from Human Eyes
Enshrined separately at Ise, Atsuta, and the Tokyo Imperial Palace, no living monarch or priest gazes upon the physical treasures, maintaining an aura of sacred mystery.
2. References
- Antoni, K. (1998). Shinto and the State in Recent Japanese History. Brill.