noun
land of the gods; divine nation; Japan (as a divine land)
Historically used to refer to Japan as a country protected by or descended from the gods, especially in pre-modern and nationalist contexts. In modern usage, it may appear in historical, literary, or ideological discussions.
神国日本という考え方は、戦前の教育で強調された。
The idea of Japan as a divine nation was emphasized in pre-war education.
この神社の
The history of Japan as a land of the gods is recorded in the origin of this shrine.