英語訳
# The Great Kantō Earthquake: Stories for Future Generations
## Illustration of the Catfish Beneath the Earth
*(Waka poem surrounding the illustration)*
"Though it may tremble,
surely the keystone will not slip free
as long as the god of Kashima
remains present."
*(Place names within the central bold-bordered area — affected regions)*
Sagami, Suruga, Tōtōmi, Mikawa, Owari, Ōmi, Suruga [illustration of Mt. Fuji]
Mutsu, Musashi (Edo), Kōzuke, Shinano, Mino, [Lake], Echigo, Hida, Echizen
*(Place names around the illustration)*
Hachijō Island, Nagato, Awaji
Shimōsa, Shimotsuke, Kazusa, Awa, Izu, Owari, Shima, Yamato, Kii, Awa, Shikoku
Tosa, Ōsumi
Ise, Kawachi, Izumi, Bitchū, Sanuki, Iyo, Hyūga, Satsuma
Iga, Tsu Province, Higo, Bizen, Aki, Mimasaka, Suō, Bungo, Higo
Yamashiro, Tanba, Tango, Harima, Bizen, Iwami, Nagato, Buzen, Chikugo, Hizen
Tsugaru, Nanbu, Dewa, Etchū, Noto, [unclear], Kaga, Tajima, Wakasa, Inaba, Izumo, Chikuzen
Matsumae, Toshima, [island], Sado, Oki, Takasago, Tsushima, Mimana, Iki
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○ It is said that earthquakes occur because yang energy (yōki), lying beneath yin energy (inki), is pressed down by the yin and is therefore unable to rise, causing the earth to move. Furthermore, within the earth there are cavities like a beehive, through which water flows and yang energy constantly enters and exits. When the yin and yang are in harmony, all remains normal; but if the yang energy becomes stagnant and cannot escape, and accumulates beneath the yin over many months and years until it overflows and finally bursts forth, this causes the earth to tremble and shake. Therefore, the first tremor is violent, but subsequent tremors are said to gradually become gentler.
*【Ink inscription at top of page】*
Edo, Tadokoromachi — Shōsuke's residence — Owner: Ōsakaya