Japan's ancient funeral style was described in Japanese mythology, particularly in the episode of the funeral for Amenowakahiko in "Kojiki" (The Records of Ancient Matters), in which details of ancient funerals are elaborated on.
日本の古い葬儀の様式は神話の世界に登場し、古事記の中の天若日子の葬儀のくだりに、その様子を知ることができる。