The 47 Ronin

The 47 Ronin is a famous story from Japan about loyalty and honor. In the early 18th century, a group of samurai (ronin) avenged their master’s wrongful death after he was forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide). They strategically planned and carried out their revenge, knowing it would cost them their own lives. Afterward, they surrendered and accepted their fate, embodying unwavering loyalty and bushido (samurai code). Their story highlights themes of justice, sacrifice, and integrity, and remains a powerful cultural symbol in Japan.