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Usui Matagorô Kills a Giant Ape in the Hida Mountains (Utagawa Kuniyoshi) | Japanese Yokai Mythology Folklore Vintage Fine Art Print buddhist decor It's likely they came to"Usui Matagor Kills a Giant Ape in the Hida Mountains" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, a prominent artist of the ukiyo e style in Japan. The print depicts a scene of a fierce battle between a brave warrior, Usui Matagor, and a giant ape in the Hida Mountains. Matagor is depicted in a dramatic pose, brandishing his sword, with a fierce expression on his face, ready to strike the giant ape. The two figures are surrounded by swirling clouds,