Shinmen clan
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History
The Shinmen were a branch of the Akamatsu clan.[1] The Shinmen clan were known for employing highly skilled swordsman as their vassals. This long line of skilled swordsmanship within the clan dated back around to the 15th century, when men such as Hirata Shokan were employed.
The history of the Shinmen clan following the Edo era is unknown.
References
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- ↑ Yoshikawa, Eiji. (1995). Musashi, p. 94.
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Further reading
- Tokitsu, Kenji (tr. 2004 by Sherab Chödzin Kohn). Miyamoto Musashi: His Life and Writings (tr. from the French Miyamoto Musashi, 2000), Boston: Shambhala, Template:ISBN