Translation guide
Refers to the Nihon Shoki, the second-oldest book of classical Japanese history. It is a specific proper noun, not a general term.
Chronicles of Japan
This is the standard translation for the historical text Nihon Shoki.
Referring to the specific ancient chronicle of Japan completed in 720 CE.
「Chronicles of Japan」 is a proper noun referring to a specific historical text. Do not use it to translate general phrases like 'the history of Japan' (日本の歴史, にほんのれきし) or 'Japanese chronicles' in a broad sense.
The Chronicles of Japan was completed in 720.
An alternate, shorter name for the same text, sometimes used in classical references.
Many myths are recorded in the Chronicles of Japan.