Nationalism in Japan is a topic of manifold discussions and can be observed from a political point of view, social standpoint or even through the lenses of a modern popculture. Some may argue that every country has its own version of this sentiment - and quite rightly. However, what sets Japanese right-wing tendencies apart from other countries is the strong prevalence of mythical motifs in modern discourse. It is a presence so strong and yet natural, that most of the Japanese cannot even perceive it as a nationalistic tendency. For the majority of people, nationalism is linked to somewhat crude imagery - skin-heads, Nazi emblems, open and plain hatred for any foreign element etc. However, nationalism can also be dressed up in cute clothes and can occur as an innocent slip of the tongue or may take the shape of a shrine in calm woods. In this article I will try to outline the main elements of a highly intricate pattern of Japanese nationalism in connection to their mythological roots.