The Musashino Mausoleum is the imperial tomb of the Showa Emperor, who ruled Japan from 1926 - 1989, and is one of four tombs at the Musashi Imperial Burial Place located in Hachiouji City, Tokyo. Construction on the tomb started on Jan. 17, 1989, ten days after the death of the emperor. The emperor was buried there on Feb. 24, and the tomb was given its name on the 27th. The imperial family visits the mausoleum and conducts religious ceremonies there on Jan. 7th of every year.
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Musashino Misasagi (武藏野陵)
Referenced from: Mirage: Gunjou
Bibilo: 天皇陵-昭和天皇 武蔵野陵 (japanese), 武蔵陵墓地 (japanese)
Mutou Ushio (武藤潮)
A young man who befriends Takaya while backpacking in Iya. He lost his memories after falling off a cliff five years ago. His name was given him by the doctor who treated his amnesia, Dr. Mutou. His first name, Ushio, means "ocean tide". He likes photography and fishing, and is friendly and outgoing.
Takaya recognizes that he is kanshousha, and because of that he is hounded by the Tosa Red Whales to join their group.
Referenced from: Mirage 21
Mutsu-no-kuni (陸奥国)
Also known as: Oushuu (奥州)
The largest province of ancient Japan, situated in northern Honshuu, which was ruled by various clans during the Sengoku, including the Uesugi, Nambu, and Date. It was divided into the prefectures of Fukushima, Miyagi, Iwate, and Aomori.
Bibilo: 陸奥国 (japanese), Mutsu Province (english)
Myouren (命蓮)
A 9th century Shingon monk whose miracles are depicted on the Shigisan Engi emaki, a picture scroll completed in the 12th century. One such miracle was the healing of Emperor Daigo's illness through prayer. Myouren also revived the Chougosonshi Temple of Mount Shigi.
Referenced from: Mirage 5
Bibilo: 信貴山縁起 (japanese)