According to legend, this country's emperor is descended from Jimmu, himself the descendant of Amaterasu.
In a myth from this country, several sharks are tricked into lining up so that a hare may hop across them to reach an island. A dragon from this country eats one of a couple's daughters every year until a hero slays it after getting it to drink liquor from vats in several gates, after which he pulls a legendary sword from its body. This country's sun goddess hid in a cave after her brother threw a flayed horse into her room, forcing another to dance naked in order to make her laugh. According to legend, this country's emperor is descended from Jimmu, himself the descendant of Amaterasu. For 10 points, name this country believed to be populated by kami, the spirits of the Shinto religion.
In a myth from this country, several sharks are tricked into lining up so that a hare may hop across them to reach an island.
Japan [Accept Nippon or Nihon.]