The incident where the ``Sesshoseki'', which has the legend of the nine-tailed fox, was broken in two has become a hot topic overseas.

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It was reported on March 5, 2022 that Sesshoseki, a designated cultural property of Tochigi Prefecture and a scenic spot associated with the legend of the Nine-Tailed Fox, has been broken in two. According to the Tochigi Prefectural Tourism Association, it appears to have broken naturally, but it has become a hot topic overseas as well, as it is said to have broken a legendary stone.

Did Nasu's legendary 'Sesshoseki' break in two naturally? | NHK Tochigi Prefecture News
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/lnews/utsunomiya/20220307/1090011833.html

It was revealed in a tweet by Lillian (@Lily0727K) on the afternoon of March 5th that 'Sesshoseki' was broken. According to the tourism association, there were no reports of this type of damage on March 4, so it is thought that the crack occurred naturally between the night of March 4 and the 5.

I came to Sesshoseki alone, where the legend of the nine-tailed fox remains.

That's the big rock in the middle with a rope wrapped around it...

It was supposed to be, but the rock was split in two and the rope had come loose.

If it were a manga, the seal would be broken and he would be possessed by the nine-tailed fox, so I feel like I saw something I shouldn't have seen. pic.twitter.com/wwkb0lGOM9

— Lillian (@Lily0727K) March 5, 2022

``Sesshoseki'' is a stone that is associated with the legendary creature ``Nine-Tailed Fox,'' which appeared in the ancient Chinese geography book ``Shanhai Ching.'' According to Japanese legend, the true identity of Tamamo-mae, a lady-in-waiting to the retired Emperor Toba, was a fox, and her true identity was revealed by the onmyoji Abe Yasunari, and she fled to Nasuno, where she was pursued by Miura Yoshiaki, Chiba Tsunetane, Kazusa Hirotsune, and others. After being attacked, it is said that at the end of the day, it was ``Sesshoseki'' that changed its appearance. The name comes from the fact that the poisonous air (volcanic gas) emitted from the stone kills living things around it.

The story of ``The Legendary Stone Cracked'' and Tamamomae, who appears in that episode, is well-known because it appears in the game `` Fate/Grand Order .'' It is reported as '.

Japan's 'killing stone' splits in two, releasing superstitions amid the sulphur springs | Japan | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/07/japans-killing-stone-splits-in-two-releasing-superstitions-and-toxic-gases

Japan's “Killing Stone” breaks in half after 1,000 years. Legend has it that the demonic spirit trapped inside is now free to wreak havoc on the land. : Wellthatsucks
https://www.reddit.com/r/Wellthatsucks/comments/t8m4k8/japans_killing_stone_breaks_in_half_after_1000/

The social news site Reddit was also buzzing with comments from various directions. 'After 10,000 years, I'm finally free! It's time to conquer the earth!' is...


This is a quote from the enemy boss Rita Repulsa's line when she is revived in the first episode of 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.' The legend of the nine-tailed fox is an old one, less than 10,000 years old.

Mighty Morphin Season 1 - Official Opening Theme and Theme Song | Power Rangers Official - YouTube


In addition, there are other events that are disrupting the world, such as the new coronavirus pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, so a comment was posted saying, ``Please take your number ticket and wait.''