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Kokura Hibun, Historical stele in Akasaka, Japan.

The Kokura Hibun stone monument displays inscriptions written in Classical Chinese, marking the significance of Japanese martial traditions.

Established on June 4, 1654, the memorial was commissioned by Miyamoto Iori to honor his adoptive father, the renowned swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.

The inscriptions on this stone monument provide detailed information about combat techniques and martial philosophy from the early Edo period.

Located at coordinates 33.890256, 130.914127, the monument stands in Akasaka, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, within Fukuoka Prefecture.

The stele functions as both a funerary monument and an educational resource for scholars studying traditional Japanese combat methods.

Location: Akasaka

Inception: June 4, 1654

GPS coordinates: 33.89026,130.91413

Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:06

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