Niten Ichi Ryu Memorial, memorial
The Niten Ichi Ryu Memorial is a monument in the French town of Gleizé honoring a Japanese sword technique school. The site has a simple design that conveys calm and invites visitors to reflect on history and tradition.
The memorial was established in 2004 to honor the connection between France and Japan, tracing back to a famous samurai from the 16th century. The site was relocated in 2014 in front of a dojo, creating a quiet place dedicated to preserving those teachings.
The memorial is named after a Japanese sword technique school whose teachings remain active in Gleizé today. Visitors can observe flags from different nations displayed at the site, symbolizing the cultural exchange between France and Japan.
The site is easy to find by following signage and local maps, as Gleizé is a small town with clear pathways. The memorial requires no special permission to visit and is open to anyone interested in learning about the history.
The town of Gleizé has been twinned with Ohara, Japan since 1999, the birthplace of the legendary samurai who founded the school. This connection shows how two places on different continents remain linked through shared history and mutual respect.
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