Nigihayahi

Nigihayahi is a Japanese god. He is mentioned in the Kojiki, Kujiki, and Nihon Shoki

He was involved with the Tenson Korin (descent of gods from Heaven). The Mononobe clan and the  said he was their ancestor.

The Kujiki says he is the same god as Amenohoakari but this is questionable. The book is considered a forgery.

Some books say he is the older brother of Ninigi, or the son of Ame-no-oshihomimi.

Some scholars believe his myth comes from Korea.

 Jimmu's Eastern Expedition 
During Jimmu's Eastern Expedition Jimmu and his brothers reached Osaka, they encountered a chieftain named Nagasunehiko ("the long-legged man"). They fought and Itsuse was killed in the ensuing battle 

Nagasunehiko claimed to follow Nigihayahi. Jimmu lost, but he came back and won, Nigihayahi killed Nagasunehiko and submitted to Jimmu. 

After this he recognized Jimmu as the rightful Emperor of Japan and Jimmu became Emperor.

 In popular culture 
He is present in Ghost of Tsushima.

References

Category:Gods and goddesses of Japan