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Samurai Miyamoto Musashi defeats Sasaki Kojirō in a duel at Funajima island.

Historical image related to Samurai Miyamoto Musashi defeats Sasaki Kojirō in a duel at Funajima island. from April 13, 1612

Miyamoto Musashi

Japanese swordsman, philosopher, strategist, writer, artist, and rōnin

Miyamoto Musashi , was a Japanese swordsman, strategist, artist, and writer who became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 62 duels. Miyamoto is considered a kensei of Japan. He was the founder of the Niten Ichi-ryū…
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Sasaki Kojirō

16/17th-century Japanese swordsman; killed in a duel with Miyamoto Musashi

Sasaki Kojirō , also known by his fighting name Ganryū Kojirō, was a celebrated Japanese swordsman of the late Azuchi–Momoyama and early Edo periods. Born in Fukui Prefecture, he founded the Ganryū school of swordsmanship, specializing in a distinctive long-sword technique most…
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Ganryū-jima

Island in Japan between Honshū and Kyūshū

Ganryū-jima is an island in Japan located between Honshū and Kyūshū, and accessible via ferry from Shimonoseki Harbor (下関港).
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April 13

Day of the year

April 13 is the 103rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 262 days remain until the end of the year.
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