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Last edited by George Kohler; 10th March 2003 at 20:00.
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George Kohler
Genbukan Kusakage dojo
Dojo-cho
Sorry I do not want to sound stupid...and I mean no disrespect to you nor the people in the photo... but ..WOW
Impressive. Most impressive. Obi-wan has taught you well. You have controlled your fear . Now, release your anger ! Only your hatred can destroy me!
I've seen that picture along with a picture of the blade in the persons stomach (which i'm assuming you left out for that reason?). I wasnt sure if they were real images but I have been told they are, still to be 100% confirmed though.
my computer has several hundred paintings, photo's and images of samurai and samurai life...plus general shots portraying japan while it was still a feudal country.
Robert W. Betten
www.kenshinkai.com.au
"When the Japanese mend broken objects they aggrandize the damage by filling the cracks with gold, because they believe that when something's suffered damage and has a history it becomes more beautiful."
- Barbara Bloom, American artist
Hi,
Not wishing to sound sick here but I would like to see the "knife in the stomach photo" as I have read that this photo relates to a Mejii Period Court Hearing. Obviously the Mejii period outlawed the use of swords so Seppuku went with it.
If anyone has a copy of this photo please e-mail it to me at aikiryuzen@hotmail.com
Thanks in advance
Dave
its on this website...
...click here.
Robert W. Betten
www.kenshinkai.com.au
"When the Japanese mend broken objects they aggrandize the damage by filling the cracks with gold, because they believe that when something's suffered damage and has a history it becomes more beautiful."
- Barbara Bloom, American artist
Hi,
Thanks for that!
I find the whole concept of hari kiri and seppuku fascinating.
It is quite daunting that someone can kill themselves in this manner and it is considered a good thing.
You must have respect for people of this standing.
Regards
Dave