Description:
(Japanese Swordsman)
Sasaki Kojirō, a renowned Japanese swordsman of the Azuchi–Momoyama and early Edo periods, is famous for his legendary duel with Miyamoto Musashi in 1612, which tragically ended his life. Despite his defeat, Kojirō is highly esteemed in Japanese history and culture as a skilled and honorable warrior. Musashi acknowledged Kojirō as his strongest opponent, cementing Kojirō's reputation as a formidable and respected figure in the world of swordsmanship.
Born In
Fukui, Japan
Died on
April 13, 1612