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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 armored cruiser ''Kurama'', an ''Ibuki'' class armored cruiser (later battlecruiser) named after Mount Kurama * JDS ''Kurama'' (DDH-144), a ''Shirane'' class destroyer * Kurama Tatsuya (1952–1995), sumo wrestler Fictional characters * Kurama (''Naruto''), a character in ''Naruto'' media **Kurama clan members, Naruto anime only arc * Kurama (''Urusei Yatsura''), a character in ''Urusei Yatsura'' media * Kurama (''YuYu Hakusho''), a character in ''YuYu Hakusho'' media * Kurama, a character in ''Elfen Lied'' media Other uses * Kurama Range, mountains near Angren, Uzbekistan * ''Kurama'' (moth), a genus of moths of the family Drepanidae * Kurama language The Kurama or T'kurmi or Akurmi language is a Kainji language of Nigeria. Kurama speakers are found in the central northern Nigerian states of Kaduna, Bauchi, Borno, Kano, Jigawa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mount Kurama
is a mountain to the north of the city of Kyoto. It is the birthplace of the Reiki practice, and is said to be the home of Sōjōbō, King of the Tengu (Goblins). Kurama is also the location of the annual , which takes place every October. is now designated as a national treasure of Japan. Goblin king Sōjōbō was supposedly the Tengu who taught swordsmanship to Minamoto no Yoshitsune. The philosopher Hayashi Razan lists one of the three greatest of the ''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 became an enlightened person and thus also true insight into the wisdom of life. Mikao Usui meditated near the top of the mountain at a site called Osugi Gongen, at the site of a great sacr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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 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 that teng ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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 turbine engines 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 C ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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 JDS Haruna. 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 abolish ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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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 superhuman 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 Leaf). 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 monster called the Nine Tails in his body. During the early part of the series, Naruto is assigned to Team 7, in which he meets his rival Sasuke Uchiha, a tac ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kurama (Urusei Yatsura)
The ''Urusei Yatsura'' manga series features a large ensemble cast of characters created by Rumiko Takahashi. It tells the story of Japanese teenager Ataru Moroboshi, and the alien Lum, who believes she is Ataru's wife after he accidentally proposes to her. The series contains many other characters, whose unusual characteristics and eccentric personalities drive most of the stories. In addition to extraterrestrials, it includes many appearances from figures in Japanese mythology and history. Main characters Ataru Moroboshi is the main protagonist of the series. A 17-year-old lazy student at Tomobiki High School, Class 2-4, Ataru suffers from an incredible amount of bad luck, having been born on Friday the 13th, during a major earthquake, and '' Butsumetsu'', the unluckiest day of the Buddhist calendar. Thanks to this lack of good fortune, his triumph in the game of tag that saves Earth from an Oni invasion turns into a defeat for him. His victory statement, intended to confi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kurama (YuYu Hakusho)
is a fictional character from the manga ''YuYu Hakusho'' by Yoshihiro Togashi. A reborn as the human in modern life, is introduced as a thief who stole a supernatural mirror to save his dying mother. Although Kurama is initially portrayed as a villain, he becomes a supporting character to aid the protagonist Yusuke Urameshi in the next arc. Across his fights are revealed events from his past life as a demon, into which he becomes able to transform for a limited time. The character has also appeared in the anime adaptation, the two movies, and other related works. Kurama was modeled after a friend that Togashi found interesting. Already during his introduction Togashi planned to have him become an ally to the main characters despite being a villain. As the next arcs which primarily relied on action much to Togashi's pressure, Kurama became a prominent fighter. He was voiced by Megumi Ogata in Japanese and Shigeru Nakahara in his demon persona. Several voice actors have voiced ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Elfen Lied Characters
The characters in the ''Elfen Lied'' manga and anime series & movie were created by Lynn Okamoto, with character-design assistance from Seiji Kishimoto for the anime adaptation. The plot and characters are described, below, using in-universe tone. ''Elfen Lied'' takes place in Kamakura, Japan, where a fictional mutant human sub-species, with violent telekinetic powers, has been discovered. Known as a Diclonius, any person showing signs of the mutation have either been contained in the Diclonius research facility or exterminated. Primary characters Lucy , also known as and , is a diclonius girl and the main protagonist of the series. She is assumed to be fifteen but never explicitly stated (eighteen in the anime).Elfen Lied (anime) , Episode 4: Attack ~ Aufeinandertreffen Lucy has vectors with a limited range of about two meters (6.56168 ft). However, she can be swift and lethal within that range, and will use any nearby objects as high-velocity projectiles to kill at ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kurama Range
Kurama may refer to: Japan * Mount Kurama, a mountain in Japan frequently referenced in martial arts * Kurama-dera, a temple * Japanese armored cruiser ''Kurama'', an ''Ibuki'' class armored cruiser (later battlecruiser) named after Mount Kurama * JDS ''Kurama'' (DDH-144), a ''Shirane'' class destroyer * Kurama Tatsuya (1952–1995), sumo wrestler Fictional characters * Kurama (''Naruto''), a character in ''Naruto'' media **Kurama clan members, Naruto anime only arc * Kurama (''Urusei Yatsura''), a character in ''Urusei Yatsura'' media * Kurama (''YuYu Hakusho''), a character in ''YuYu Hakusho'' media * Kurama, a character in ''Elfen Lied'' media Other uses * Kurama Range, mountains near Angren, Uzbekistan * ''Kurama'' (moth), a genus of moths of the family Drepanidae * Kurama language The Kurama or T'kurmi or Akurmi language is a Kainji language of Nigeria. Kurama speakers are found in the central northern Nigerian states of Kaduna, Bauchi, Borno, Kano, Jigawa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Angren, Uzbekistan
Angren ( uz, Angren/Ангрен; russian: Ангрен; tg, Ангрен) is a district-level city in Tashkent Region, eastern Uzbekistan. The city is located on the Angren River to the east of Tashkent. The City of Angren was created in 1946 from the villages of Jigariston, Jartepa, Teshiktosh, and Qoʻyxona which had emerged in the rich Angren coal basin during World War II. It has an area of and the population of the city is 191,300 (2021). There were several large coal mines and factories in Angren during Soviet times. Following the collapse of the USSR, the majority of these factories were abandoned. A lack of professionals and machinery, mismanagement, and falling income levels — all contributed to this downfall. While Angren was once an important industrial center, the collapse caused it to turn into a ghost town for a while. However, in the recent days, Angren has developed and still is developing. Still, Angren has retained some of its industrial importance. The cit ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kurama (moth)
''Kurama'' is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Thyatirinae of the Drepanidae The Drepanidae are a family of moths with about 660 species described worldwide. They are generally divided in three subfamilies) which share the same type of hearing organ. Thyatirinae, previously often placed in their own family, bear a super .... Species * '' Kurama mirabilis'' Butler, 1879 Former species * '' Kurama galbanus'' Tutt, 1891 References Thyatirinae Drepanidae genera {{Thyatirinae-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |