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In the latter half of the 5th century, huge keyhole-shaped tombs disappeared from Tango, and it is said that the ancient Tango Kingdom began to decline. What happened in Tango at that time? In the latter half of the 5th century, there is an entry about Tango in the Nihon Shoki, Japan's oldest historical book. That is the story of Urashima Taro. The famous fairy tale of Urashima Taro. In fact, this story is also recorded in the Nihon Shoki, which is said to be the oldest historical book in Japan. And the setting of the story written there is Tango. And there, it is written that Urashima Taro (Urashimako) set out on a journey to Mount Horai in 478. Does this represent the events that occurred in Tango in 478? There is another legend in Tango related to the year 478. That is the legend of Toyouke no Okami. It is said that in 478, Toyouke no Okami was moved from Tango to Ise. And in Tango, there remains the legend of the feather robe related to Toyouke no Okami, which is also said to be the oldest in Japan. Is it a coincidence that there are two legends related to Tango in the specific year 478? And is there a connection to the ancient Tango Kingdom, which is said to have declined during this period? In this video, we will introduce the places associated with these legends and delve into the mystery of the decline of the ancient Tango Kingdom and the true identity of Urashima Taro. #AncientRuins #UrashimaTaro #Tango #Kyoto #MysteryDiscovery