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    link fixed
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    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!

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    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.
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    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

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    its on this website...

    ...click here.
    Robert W. Betten
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    "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

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    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

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