content: long , long ago japan was governed by hohodemi , the fourth mikoto ( or augustness ) in descent from the illustrious amaterasu , the sun goddess . he was not only as handsome as his ancestress was beautiful , but he was also very strong and brave , and was famous for being the greatest hunter in the land . because of his matchless skill as a hunter , he was called " yama - sachi - hiko " or " the happy hunter of the mountains . "
answer: hohodemi .
question: who governed japan long ago ?
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