Here's a bit of history about Emperor En'yuu, Japan's 64th emperor, you may find interesting.
<b>8 June 976</b>
The Imperial Palace burned down; and the Sacred Mirror was blackened to such an extent that
it reflected no light.
<b>31 December 980</b>
The Imperial Palace burned down; and the Sacred Mirror was half destroyed.
<b>5 December 982</b>
The Imperial Palace burned down; and the Sacred Mirror was reduced to a lump of
melted metal which was collected and presented to the emperor. (I'll bet he was thrilled)
<b>8 June 976</b>
The Imperial Palace burned down; and the Sacred Mirror was blackened to such an extent that
it reflected no light.
<b>31 December 980</b>
The Imperial Palace burned down; and the Sacred Mirror was half destroyed.
<b>5 December 982</b>
The Imperial Palace burned down; and the Sacred Mirror was reduced to a lump of
melted metal which was collected and presented to the emperor. (I'll bet he was thrilled)