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Akama Shrine

赤間神宮
alternative words: Akamajingu Shrine, Akama-jingu Shrine, Akamajingu, Akama-jingu, Akama jingu
keywords: shrine
related topics: Yamaguchi Prefecture , Shimonoseki city , Battle_of_dannoura
related web sites: http://www.tiki.ne.jp/~akama-jingu/
explanation: Located in Yamaguchi Prefecture at Shimonoseki City, it worships Emperor Antoku who died at the age of 7 by throwing himself into sea with his mother when Heike clan was defeated by Genji clan during the famous battle of Dannoura in March 1185.


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