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2 Comments
Sep 7, 2017, 4:39:21 PM
Stephen - Dear Brian,
I just read your article on Nikko Toshogu. I am curious about the part that you mentioned this shrine held the secret to Honjo Masamune. Is this just a tale from the locals or is this information given in the Nikko Toshogu museum? I have a special interest in the sword. Any guesses as to what kind of secret it is?
Thank you kindly, Stephen T.
Sep 7, 2017, 12:02:15 PM
Blain Harasymiw - Thank you for your voice and interest, Stephen.
There are 103 shrines and temples in Nikko each containing detailed records. I do like a tales, especially ones handed down through generations; they certainly do give insight, and these tales have had a great influence when writing our history books. But I do prefer to follow the paper trail and markers along the pathways of time honored tradition!