The revisionist narratives of history in Japan are caused by the discriminatory structures embedded in Japanese prejudice against Korea. The discriminatory structure is frequently found in narratives about modern history. However, it is also hidden in narratives about ancient history, which are often explained as if they were ‘facts.
This article examines revisionist and historian narratives about the ancient Japanese domination of the Korean Peninsula, the so-called Mimana Nihonfu, and the Battle of Hakusukinoe in 663. The research shows that Mimana Nihonfu is the source of Japan's sense of superiority over Korea, and that revisionists cling to it to the present day. The Battle of Hakusukinoe, which seems to be unrelated to the discriminatory structures, was also found to have a function in promoting Japan's sense of superiority over Korea in the Japanese historical system.