In this Japanese name, the family name is "Miyamoto". Miyamoto Musashi 宮本 武蔵 Miyamoto Musashi in his prime, wielding two bokken. Woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Born Shinmen Musashi No Kami Fujiwara No Genshin c. 1584 Harima Province, Japan Died June 13, 1645(1645-06-13) (aged 60-61) Higo Province, Japan from natural causes (probably stomach cancer) Native name 宮本 武蔵 Other names Shinmen Takezō; Miyamoto Bennosuke; Niten Dōraku; Shinmen...
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In this Japanese name, the family name is "Miyamoto". Miyamoto Musashi 宮本 武蔵 Miyamoto Musashi in his prime, wielding two bokken. Woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Born Shinmen Musashi No Kami Fujiwara No Genshin c. 1584 Harima Province, Japan Died June 13, 1645(1645-06-13) (aged 60-61) Higo Province, Japan from natural causes (probably stomach cancer) Native name 宮本 武蔵 Other names Shinmen Takezō; Miyamoto Bennosuke; Niten Dōraku; Shinmen...