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Rashomonappears in Rashomon

This is a once-magnificent imperial gate that has, by the time of the story, fallen into bad disrepair and ruin.

The Dragon of Sarusawa Pondappears in Dragon The Old Potter's Tale

A Buddhist monk, E'in, plays a prank on his town by claiming that his will arise from the nearby pond on a certain date. T

The Spider Threadappears in Spider Thread

This provides Kandata a chance to escape Hell, but it also serves as a test of the man's compassion.

The Hell Screenappears in Hell Screen

This is a multiple-panel folding screen that Lord Harikawa hires the great painter Yoshihide to make.

Hanzaburo's Horse Legsappears in Horse Legs

Hanzaburo is cursed with these to replace after he dies by accident.

Shinsuke's Used Deskappears in Daidoji Shinsuke The Early Years

Tis becomes a symbol for Shinsuke of his family's low upbringing and their never-ending struggles...

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