Miyamoto Musashi (1584 – June 13, 1645) was a legendary Japanese samurai, swordsman, strategist, philosopher, artist, and writer who forged a unique legacy during the transition from Japan’s Warring States period into the early Edo era (). Born in Harima (or Mimasaka) province to a low‑rank samurai father, Musashi fought his first duel at just 13 and remained undefeated […]
