The Book of Wei records that a female shaman ruled its kingdom of Yamatai.
Rulers of this region were often buried alongside miniature clay figurines in giant keyhole- shaped burial mounds. A ruler of this region named King Bu was one of its "five kings" who were recognized as vassals by the Liu Song Dynasty. The Gwanggaeto Stele records the Goguryeo Kingdom's struggle against warriors from here. The Book of Wei records that a female shaman ruled its kingdom of Yamatai. Chinese sources referred to this region as Wa during its Kofun and Yayoi periods. In 663, a fleet from this place was defeated by an alliance between the Silla Kingdom and the Tang Dynasty. For 10 points, name this country whose early history is recorded in the Nihon Shoki.
Rulers of this region were often buried alongside miniature clay figurines in giant keyhole- shaped burial mounds.
Japan [or Nihon before it is read; or Nippon; or Wa before it is read; or Yamato; prompt on specific regions like "Kyushu" or "Honshu"]