Ninigi-no-Mikoto


Ninigi-no-Mikoto, also known as, is in Japanese mythology, the son of Ame no Oshihomimi no Mikoto and Takuhadachiji-hime no Mikoto, and grandson of Amaterasu, who sent him down to earth to plant rice there. He was the great-grandfather of Emperor Jimmu. His wife was Konohanasakuya-hime.
Amaterasu sent him to pacify Japan by bringing the three celestial gifts used by the Emperor: the sword Kusanagi, the mirror Yata no Kagami, and the jewel Yasakani no Magatama. These three gifts signify that the Emperor is the descendant of Amaterasu herself. The account of Ninigi being sent to earth appears in the Nihon Shoki.

Descendants

Ninigi had three sons: Hoderi, Hosuseri, Hoori. Part 5 of the Nihon Shoki lists "Hikohohodemi no mikoto" as the fourth child of Ninigi, however, it is known to be an alias of Hoori.