Fishing-12 viewsEmpress Jingu and Takenouchi Sukune are fishing together before Sukune's Korean Expedition.
1876
Yoriyoshi-7 viewsMinamoto-no-Yoriyoshi (995-1082) struck a rock from which clear water gushed out. The water rescued his troops from the thirst during the drought in 1054.
1876
Shotoku Taishi-9 viewsPrince Umayado (later known as Shotoku Taishi) kills Moriya-no-Omuraji who was against Buddhism.
1878
Shingen-6 viewsUesugi Terutora Nyudo Kenshin dances in front of a bon fire.
1878
Raiko and Shuten Doji-5 viewsMinamoto no Raiko (Yorimitsu) and his four retainers in the Shuten-doji's wild party. Shuten-doji was a violent and dangerous chief of robber-bandits who lived in Mt.Ooe. He ate human flesh and drunk enormous amount of sake without any sign of intoxication. Raiko drugged him to submission.
1876
Golden Pavilion-7 viewsAshikaga Yoshimitsu (1358 - 1408), the founder of "Kinkaku-ji" (Golden Pavilion).
1879
Title Page-10 viewsThe title page of 51 names listing.
1882
Emperor Jimmu-5 viewsThe legendary Jimmu, the first emperor of Japan.
1880
Shingen-8 viewsTakeda Shingen (1521 - 73) got out on the field to listen to the sound of crickets.
1878
Two Rivals-6 viewsFamous rivals, Nitta Yoshisada (1301-38) on horseback confronts Ashikaga Takauji (1305-58) on the balcony.
1878
Benkei and Yoshitsune-7 viewsUshiwakamaru (later known as Yoshitsune) and Benkei are fighting on Gojo Bridge in Kyoto. The mighty priest-warrior, Musashibo Benkei, is trying hard to strike agile Yoshitsune in vain. At last, he surrenderd and became one of the loyal followers of Yoshitsune. They are the most beloved heroes in Japanese legends and numerous kabuki plays and ukiyo-e have depicted them.
1878
Kiyomori and the Sun-8 viewsTaira no Kiyomori (1118 - 81), the tyrant, beckons the sun to remain still so that the workmen can complete their works at his palace.
1876
