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2 unusual facts about Katori


2012 Chiba earthquake

The most significant effects occurred in Chōshi and Katori cities, where a few walls collapsed and several buildings sustained damage.

Katori-class cruiser

Senshi Sōsho Vol.31, Naval armaments and war preparation (1), "Until November 1941", Asagumo Simbun (Japan), November 1969


Japanese ship Kashima

Japanese battleship Kashima, a Katori class pre-dreadnought battleship operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1906 to 1924

Japanese cruiser Kashima, a Katori class light cruiser operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 until 1947

Tamaki Katori

Katori was still acting in supporting roles at Nikkatsu when she appeared in director Satoru Kobayashi's controversial 1962 film, Flesh Market.

Katori was the star of Flesh Market (1962), the first of these softcore pornographic films made in Japan.

Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū

Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū was popularised in the west by the extensive research and writings of late Donn F. Draeger (1922–1982).

The Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū was founded by Iizasa Ienao, born 1387 in Iizasa village (present day Takomachi, Chiba Prefecture), who was living near Katori Shrine (Sawara City, Chiba Prefecture) at the time.


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