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Dragon Sighting in Japan (1908)

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http://www.strangehistory.net/2017/01/17/japanese-dragon-hunt/

Report of dragon sighting in Japan 1908.

Thousands of peasants in the province Sessbu [in Japan] are engaged in a dragon hunt. They believe that a majestic dragon, the imaginary king of animals, inhabits the remote region of Ikeda, where there is a vast, unexplored bamboo jungle, and they have flocked to the jungle from all over the province with offerings of rice and money with which to lure the dragon into captivity. The story of the dragon dates back to February 23rd, when heavy shower of what native correspondent describe as ‘dark coloured rain’ fell in torrents, and ‘shook the earth to its foundations.’ Towards nightfall the dragon appeared, and ascended into the clouds. As soon as it disappeared the rain stopped. That night one Sadurjiro Shinoki dreamed a ‘sacred dream,’ in which the dragon appeared in holy apparel, and said that had that day succeeded in ascending to the heavens. In order to sanctity the jungle in which had been living, he endowed it with a special healing virtue for all diseases, invalids visiting the place would cured. The news spread rapidly, and hundreds invalids and healthy men and women began to assail the jungle with greedy prayers. An offertory box, thoughtfully erected to Sadurjiro Shinoki, was soon filled with coppers. Offerings of rice, etc., were scattered all through the jungle. Then the rumour became current that the dragon had returned, and the number of pilgrims increased. Various devices were suggested whereby the dragon might ensnared, and thus forced to work many miracles. At the present time the pilgrimages are increasing, as well as the daily offerings. Sadurjiro Shinoki is the owner of forest, and his intentions are beginning to be suspected.
 
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