[Kashihara] According to ancient texts (Nihonshoki and Kojiki), Yagi has a significant place in Japan`s history. The first emperor, Emperor Jimmu, journeyed from Miyazaki Prefecture to Kashihara, making his way through the Yoshino mountains and eventually choosing the east side of Mount Unebi (2 kilometres from central Yagi) for his palace ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yagi_(Kashihara)