Is it a legend or did it happen? Always like the story!
2007-03-10 10:57:04 · 3 answers · asked by Ivan S 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The true account has been mixed up with legend and the kabuki plays that followed after the incident most famously Chushingura.
Basically what happened was in 1701 a Lord Asano was given the task to greet an Imperial Official coming to Edo/Tokyo. He needed lessons in the strict ritual procedures and so Kira Kozukenosuke Yoshinaka the Master of Ceremonies was to instruct him.
Kira expected a bribe for his services and when Asano did not do so, he berated him cruelly. Eventually Asano could take no more and drew his short sword (wakizashi) and wounded Kira. Because he did so in the Shogun's castle, he was sentenced to commit seppeku - ritual suicide.
His lands were confiscated by the Shogunate and his samurai retainers became ronin. 47 of these banded together and plotted to kill Kira.
Knowing they were being watched by spies from both the Shogunate and Kira, they pretended to descend into debauchery. Their leader Oishi Kuranosuke was so successful at appearing to become a useless drunk that a passing samurai kicked and spat at him as he lay sprawling in the streets of Kyoto.
After the spies relaxed their guard, the 47 stole away to Tokyo - Edo - where they attacked Kira late one night on December 14th, 1703. They killed him and took his head to Sengakuji Temple in Shinagawa where their lord had been interred.
Although some wanted them pardoned, it was decided that they be allowed to commit seppeku rather than be executed as common criminals.
Modern historians debate the motives of the 47 whether it was strictly for revenge or a sacrifice on the part of their other comrades - the fief was returned to the Lord's family under his brother. Author of Hagakure, felt the 47 waited too long.
Anyway the story became popular over the years and its theme of revenge, honor, but most especially loyalty continues to appeal to the Japanese to this day.
2007-03-10 22:50:00 · answer #1 · answered by samurai_dave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a true story. The 47 samarui had no leader after their master / lord was murdered. Without a leader the samaruai, - now called ronin, waited a whole year and then took revenge.
They in turned committed suicide for their actions.
Its a great story thats all about revenge, honour, loyalty. People still go the shrines dedicated to them to pray.
2007-03-10 11:05:02 · answer #2 · answered by Big B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 11:33:36 · answer #3 · answered by stever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋