Historical Events tagged with "bushido"
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Forty-seven Ronin Commit Seppuku in Edo
In Edo, the Forty-seven Ronin, a group of samurai, executed their plan for vengeance against Kira Yoshinaka, who had disrespected their master, Asano Naganori. After avenging their master's death by killing Kira, they accepted the samurai code and chose to commit seppuku, a ritual suicide, rather than face capture. Their loyalty and courage in honoring their master resonated throughout Japan, making them legends within the samurai class.
Continue ReadingAvenging the Death of a Master
A group of forty-seven rōnin, led by Ōishi Kuranosuke, avenged their master Asano Naganori by killing Kira Yoshinaka. This incident occurred after Kira had wronged Asano, leading to the latter's forced seppuku. The rōnin meticulously planned the revenge, waiting over a year to execute their plan, demonstrating loyalty, honor, and the samurai code known as bushidō.
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