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In 1833,Kiso Toshinaka, a Powerful clan of the Feudal Age, revolts against the
Emperor in Kyoto, and the Emperor commands the Shogun Toritomo to conquer the rebels.
In obedience to the Imperial Commands, the Shogun sends his brothers and 60,000
soldiers to the battle fields.
The rebels make tremendous efforts in defending their position ashore at the Uji
River near Kyoto. In this battle the story of two heroes contending against one
another for top credit is very famous.
The story is as follows. On the departure of the warriors for the front,the
Shogun Yoritomo Gives his excellent black steed,called Surusumi, to Kajiwara
Kagesue one of his most devoted retainers.He gives another excellent steed, called
Ikezuki, to Sasaki Takatsuna, Kagesue's rival, and lets each warrior pledge him
privately to get an advantage over the other in the coming battle.
At the battle field, both Kagesue and Takatsuna watch for an opportunity to perform
a glorious deed.On New Year's Day of 1184 the chance comes at last.In pursuit of
the enemy,they have to cross the Uji River.
Takatsuna on Ikezuki and Kagesue on Surusumi both start to the front and each
tries his best in this race,hoping to take the initiative over for first place in
leading the van. After a very close contest, because both are veterans of war,
Takatsuna gains a victory over Kagesue and leads in putting the enemy to rout.
From this contest at the Uji River the names of the two warriors become very famous
in the war history of Japan.
This warrior is Kajiwara Kagesue on Surusumi.
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About artist
Born in the family of Ukiyo-e artist that has continued 100 years since Edo Period,
and succeeded Sadanobu Third.
First class artist in Beauty, Kabuki figure and Genre Paintings.
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