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Maigo in Hyogo: April ’12

BySifton Anipare

 

 

おい、そち！この人、わかりまんねんか？

 

This dashing young man may look familiar if you’re big on Japanese history and drama – moreso if you’re interested in books you shouldn’t write in. 　だれでござるか？

 

 

 

 

Know where this photo was taken? Maigo in Hyogo challenges you to recognize more of our beautiful prefecture!

 

 

 

 

ANSWER: This is a wax figure of the actor Kenichi Matsuyama as Taira no Kiyomori, an important figure in Heian period Japan. He’s the subject of a currently running popular NHK historical drama.

For past issues of Maigo in Hyogo, click here

 

 

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