Sengaku-ji

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Sengaku-ji is a historic Buddhist temple located in the Takanawa neighborhood of Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1612 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, Sengaku-ji is renowned for its connection to the famous story of the 47 Ronin. The temple serves as the final resting place for the 47 loyal samurai who avenged their master's death before committing seppuku, an act of ritual suicide. Each year, on December 14th, a festival known as the Ako Gishi-sai is held at the temple to honor their memory, drawing numerous visitors who come to pay their respects and learn about this poignant tale of loyalty and sacrifice.

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