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Graves of the 47 Ronin, Sengaku-ji, Soto Zen Buddhist temple
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Graves of the 47 Ronin, Sengaku-ji, Soto Zen Buddhist temple
The graves of Asano Takumi no Kami Naganori and the Forty-seven Ronin at Sengaku-ji, a Soto Zen Buddhist temple located in the Takanawa neighborhood of Minato-ku, near Sengakuji Station and Shinagawa Station, Tokyo, Japan. Date: circa 1910s
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In this evocative photograph, taken in the 1910s, we see the graves of Asano Takumi no Kami Naganori and the Forty-Seven Ronin at Sengaku-ji, a Soto Zen Buddhist temple located in the Takanawa neighborhood of Minato-ku, near Sengakuji and Shinagawa Stations in Tokyo, Japan. The graves are a poignant reminder of one of Japan's most famous stories of loyalty and honor, the tale of the 47 Ronin. The Asano family, samurai lords of Ako domain, were disgraced when Lord Asano Takumi no Kami Naganori was forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide) after being humiliated by the cruel and arrogant Kira Yoshinaka, the lord of the neighboring Kira domain, during an audience at the shogun's court. In response, the 47 loyal samurai of Lord Asano's household, led by Oishi Kuranosuke, avenged their lord's honor by assassinating Kira. After their successful mission, the 47 Ronin, seeking absolution for their crime of treason, presented themselves to the shogun and were granted permission to commit seppuku. Their graves, located at Sengaku-ji temple, became a place of pilgrimage for those seeking to honor the Ronin's unwavering loyalty and adherence to the samurai code of bushido. Sengaku-ji temple, founded in 1491, is a significant site for Soto Zen Buddhism in Japan. The temple's peaceful gardens and tranquil atmosphere offer a stark contrast to the tragic events that unfolded over 300 years ago. Today, the graves of the 47 Ronin continue to draw visitors from around the world, who come to pay their respects and reflect on the enduring values of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice.
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