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Kurama may refer to: Japan * Mount Kurama, a mountain in Japan frequently referenced in martial arts * Kurama-dera, a temple * Japanese battlecruiser Kurama, Japanese armored cruiser ''Kurama'', an ''Ibuki'' class armored cruiser (later battlecruiser) named after Mount Kurama * JDS Kurama, JDS ''Kurama'' (DDH-144), a ''Shirane''-class destroyer * Kurama Tatsuya (1952–1995), sumo wrestler Fictional characters * Kurama (Naruto), Kurama (''Naruto''), a character in ''Naruto'' media **Kurama clan members, Naruto anime only arc (which is a female creature shaped like a fox with 9 tails) **Kurama (Urusei Yatsura), Kurama (''Urusei Yatsura''), a character in ''Urusei Yatsura'' media **Kurama (YuYu Hakusho), Kurama (''YuYu Hakusho''), a character in ''YuYu Hakusho'' media **List of Elfen Lied characters#Kurama, Kurama, a character in ''Elfen Lied'' media Other uses * Kurama Range, mountains near Angren, Uzbekistan * Kurama (moth), ''Kurama'' (moth), a genus of moths of the family Dre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Kurama
is a mountain to the north of the Japanese city of Kyoto. It is the birthplace of the Reiki practice, and is said to be the home of Sōjōbō, King of the Tengu. Kurama is also the location of the annual , which takes place every October. is now designated as a national treasure of Japan. Great-Tengu Sōjōbō was supposedly the Tengu who taught swordsmanship to Minamoto no Yoshitsune. The philosopher Hayashi Razan lists one of the three greatest of the ''tengu, daitengu'' as Sōjōbō of Mount Kurama. The demons of Kurama and Atago are among the most famous ''tengu''. Holistic healing The mountain is also known as the birthplace of the holistic healing art called Reiki. In 1922 the founder of Reiki, Mikao Usui, meditated for 21 days on this mountain and received the Reiki healing energy and was said to have become an enlightened person and to have gained true insight into the wisdom of life. Mikao Usui meditated near the top of the mountain at a site called Osugi Gongen, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurama-dera
is a temple in the far north of Kyoto, Japan which houses some National Treasures of Japan. It was a member of the Tendai sect and subordinate to Shōren-in from the 12th century until 1949 when it founded its own religious body. The object of worship is esoteric and unique to the temple. It is said to have been founded by a disciple of Jianzhen. Situated in secluded wilderness at the base of Mount Kurama, it is accessible by its own Aerial lift, cable car line, the Kurama-dera Cable. History The temple was founded in the 8th century AD. Its origins are historically unclear, but it is said that the Chinese monk Jianzhen initiated a disciple into the Buddhist path, who saw in a dream in 772 that Mount Kurama had a spiritual power and built an esoteric temple to concentrate and control this power. It was burned down many times throughout the medieval era but the Buddhist statues and treasures inside it were always rescued and are today National Treasures. It is still believed today ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Battlecruiser Kurama
was the final vessel of the two-ship of armored cruisers in the Imperial Japanese Navy. ''Kurama'' was named after Mount Kurama located north of Kyoto, Japan. On 28 August 1912, the ''Ibuki''s were re-classified as battlecruisers. Background ''Ibuki'' was designed with geared steam turbines which promised more power and hence, more speed; however, problems with these engines led ''Kurama'' to be completed with conventional vertical triple expansion reciprocating engines. ''Kurama'' was built at Yokosuka Naval Arsenal. Service history Shortly after commissioning, ''Kurama'', with Admiral Hayao Shimamura on board, was sent on a voyage to Great Britain to attend the Coronation Fleet Review for King George V at Spithead on 25 June 1911. ''Kurama'' served in World War I as part of Japan's contribution to the Allied war effort, protecting British merchant shipping in the South Pacific, and (together with the battlecruisers and ) supporting the landings to occupy German-held Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JDS Kurama
JS ''Kurama'' (DDH-144) was the second ship of the in service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Construction and career ''Kurama'' was laid down on 17 February 1978 and launched on 20 September 1979 by IHI Corporation Tokyo Shipyard. She was commissioned on 27 March 1981, into the 2nd Escort Corps (Sasebo) together with . She was the first Maritime Self-Defense Force ship to be equipped with Phalanx CIWS. She was also equipped for the first time with a sonar that can detect submarines over long distances, and in cooperation with the onboard helicopter, it was possible to detect and destroy enemy submarines before they approach. Based on the track record of this ship, CIWS and tactical towed sonar were adopted as general-purpose escort vessels of the Maritime Self-Defense Force built after that, in which became standard equipment. On October 13, 1982, a boiler explosion accident occurred at Sasebo. On March 30, 1983, the 52nd Escort Corps was abolished an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurama Tatsuya
Kurama Tatsuya (16 December 1952 – 26 January 1995) was a sumo wrestler from Yasu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. He made his professional debut in 1968, reaching the top ''makuuchi'' division in 1976. His highest rank was ''sekiwake'' and he won three special prizes and two ''kinboshi.'' He was well-known for his good looks and flamboyant personal life. After retiring in 1989 he became a sumo elder for a short time before leaving the Japan Sumo Association to work as a commentator and television personality. He died of leukemia in 1995. Career At junior high and at high school he did swimming and rugby, but was especially proficient at judo. He made his debut for the Tokitsukaze stable in September 1968. He was called the "last disciple of Futabayama," as the great ''yokozuna'' who had founded the stable died at the end of the year. His stable master for most of the rest of his career was the former '' ōzeki'' Yutakayama. He fought under his real name for his entire career, never ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurama (Naruto)
The manga and anime series features an extensive cast of characters created by Masashi Kishimoto. The series takes place in a fictional universe where countries vie for power by employing ninja who can use special techniques and abilities in combat. The storyline is divided into two parts, simply named Part I and Part II, with the latter taking place two-and-a-half years after the conclusion of Part I. It is followed by the sequel series '' Boruto: Naruto Next Generations'' by Ukyō Kodachi, which continues where the epilogue of the first series left off. The series' storyline follows the adventures of a group of young ninja from the village of Konohagakure (Village Hidden in the Tree Leaves). The eponymous character of the first series is Naruto Uzumaki, an energetic ninja who wishes to become Hokage, the leader of Konohagakure and holds a demon fox called the Nine-Tails sealed in his body. During the early part of the series, Naruto is assigned to Team 7, in which he meets ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
