Naka no Ooe (aka, Emperor Tenji, 626-672 AD) Clouds spread like a flag Around the sea god, Aiming for the setting sun— I hope it clears For a moonlit night. Original Text Modern Text Pronunciation 中大兄 中大兄 Naka no Ooe 渡津海乃 海神の Watatsumi no 豊旗雲尓 …
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Nake no Ohe (emperor, 668-672 AD) When Kagu And Miminari Fought each other, A god came there to watch— All the way to Inani. Note: Kagu and Miminari are mountains; in Japanese legend they fought each other for the love of Unebi Mountain. Inani was …
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Nake no Ohe (emperor, 668-672 AD) Kagu Mountain Loved Unebi Mountain, But Miminari loved her too— They fought. Since the Age of the Gods It has been so, Modern times and ancient too— Men will fight for the one they love. Note: Miminari is also …
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