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Minamoto no Yoshitsune 源義経
(1159-89)


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Military commander of the Genji family who was a genius in martial arts and a war hero. He played a leading part in beating the Taira family in Genpei wars 1180-85 - battle of Dannoura. As a child, Yoshitsune practiced austeries in Kurama valley. Legend has it that he trained him self in martial arts with tengu (imaginary goblin). After a priest called Benkei got beaten by Yoshitsune in a fight, he became a loyal follower of him. Yoshitsune died a violent death in 1189 caused by his brother`s Minamoto no Yoritomo's reputation in the northern town of Hiraizumi.

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NHK TV series in 2005 - Yoshitsune actor
Takizawa Hideaki ("Taki")
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Shizuka-Gozen - mistress of Yoshitsune
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Benkei - Yoshitsune's comrade-in-arms
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meeting of Benkei and Yoshitsune on the Gôjô bridge / Gosho dolls - Kyôto City
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Yoshitsune doll
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Yoshitsune doll - Hiraizumi
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Yoshitsune-Puppe - Hiraizumi  (2)
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memorial place / tomb - Hiraizumi
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memorial place - Hiraizumi  (3)
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