Samurai Miyamoto Musashi defeats Sasaki Kojirō in a duel at Funajima island.
Japanese swordsman, strategist, writer, artist, and rōnin (c. 1583–1645)
🗓️ 13 April 1612
Miyamoto Musashi was a Japanese swordsman, strategist, artist, and writer who became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 62 duels. Musashi is considered a kensei of Japan. He was the founder of the Niten Ichi-ryū style of swordsmanship. In his final years, Musashi authored The Book of Five Rings and Dokkōdō.
