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Minamoto no Sanetomo: A Ray of Light Piercing Through the Mountain ShadowsNew!!

Historically speaking, if Minamoto no Sanetomo had never existed, the charm of modern-day Kamakura would be far more than merely halved. Sanetomo did not let trivial matters sway his mood; he possessed the noble spirit passed down through the Minamoto clan, a compassionate heart, and was a genius poet of extraordinary talent. Though it is tragic that Sanetomo passed away before fulfilling his destiny, I still feel compelled to thank the God for having brought him into this world.