Akihto, descendants of Baekje dynasty of Korea : The relationship between Baekje and Japan

Akihito Emperor of Japan said that "I am a descendant of King Muryeong of Baekje."

His words are not exaggerated.

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Ancient Japan wanted to learn civilization (clothes, architecture, weapons, religion, everything) developed from China and Korea. When China was divided, Japan was welcomed by many countries in China. Because they wanted to claim that they were the owners of the Chinese continent. They claimed that they were the only king in the world and that all the surrounding countries were feudal lords.

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When the Chinese continent was unified, they did not welcome Japan. Because they no longer needed to claim their legitimacy.

Japan turned to the Korean Peninsula and discovered Silla, which is located nearby.

The Japanese attacked Silla, looted many cultural assets and kidnapped artisans.

They were not satisfied with just plundering Silla. They will soon know Baekje.

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However, they did not dare to attack Baekje. This is because Baekje was a powerful kingdom comparable to that of Silla. Baekje captured and killed the king of Goguryeo in his heyday and occupied and controlled parts of the Chinese continent.

Japan applied for diplomatic relations with Baekje, and Baekje accepted it.

Baekje used the Japanese as mercenaries and used them in wars with neighboring countries such as Silla and Gaya.

Baekje and Japan had a marriage alliance and maintained a very close relationship. Chiljido, presented by the prince of Baekje to the king of Japan, still exists in the Japanese New Palace. It's a legendary sword.

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Meanwhile, Goguryeo did not let Baekje and Japan bully Silla. Goguryeo, like China, thought he was the master of the world and Silla was a feudal lord. Goguryeo invaded Baekje, killed the king, and expelled the Japanese. He destroyed Geumgwan Gaya, which was in competition with Silla. However, the Goguryeo people did not know that they would be destroyed by Silla.

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