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8 unusual facts about Miyamoto Musashi


Adam Monroe

The name "Kensei" means "master swordsman" and "Takezo" is the birthname of the historical swordmaster Miyamoto Musashi – Kensei is based upon various legends of Japanese swordsmen, including Musashi.

Alexei Maxim Russell

In 2013 he compiled a guidebook outlining his personal philosophical outlook, based on traditional Japanese philosophies from Miyamoto Musashi, Tsunetomo Yamamoto and Dogen.

Charles S. Terry

Among his many translations, Terry provided the English translation for Eiji Yoshikawa's historical novel Musashi of the renowned Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.

Genzō Murakami

During the American occupation of Japan, Murakami wrote a novel about the swordsman Sasaki Kojirō, a famous enemy of Miyamoto Musashi.

Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game

This ring, like the other four, is taken from Miyamoto Musashi's The Book of Five Rings, although "Nothingness" is a better translation of the text.

Miyamoto Musashi Station

The station takes its name from the famous warrior Miyamoto Musashi, who (according to one theory) was born nearby.

Taishi, Hyōgo

Miyamoto Musashi (1584–1645) - Influential nobleman known for both swordplay and penmanship; born in Taishi; noted in the collection of writings known as the Harimakagami.

The Classic Guide to Strategy

The cover art from Volumes One and Two are the kanji characters for "earth" and "water", respectively, which relate to the first volumes of The Book of Five Rings written by Miyamoto Musashi.


Hayashi Shiryu

Shiryu originally was a student of the Shinto-ryu style of swordsmanship before becoming a disciple under the famous Miyamoto Musashi.


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Miyamoto Mikinosuke

One day Miyamoto Musashi had been traveling on horseback along the Settsu road.