Yatagarasu in Japanese mythology

What is "Yatagarasu"? Yatagarasu is a legendary three-legged crow from Japanese mythology. In ancient myths, Yatagarasu guided Emperor Jimmu, Japan's first emperor, to the land of Yamato (present-day Nara). Symbolizing the sun and divine guidance, it is revered as a guardian deity. Today, Yatagarasu is widely recognized as the emblem of the Japan Football Association.