The Strait of Kanmon, where the young emperor and his mother dove and were drew out by...
April 25, 1185
They dove into the cold water without a splash. It was easy to find the royal family and the followers. The women’s hair was longer than their height. Clothes were unbelievably bright, long, and wide. Warriors’ head protectors were huge and gorgeous with gold and horns. The people on the island had never seen such elaborate, beautiful things. Abundant gold, silver, and beautiful stones were glittering on their clothes and ornaments, but they made them sink.
Isolated Connected Kyushu Island, page 173
Photo from WikipediaCreateCommons,Kyushu Island(down)and Main Island(up)
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