Seppuku: Timeline

1701   In Japan Japan

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, the young daimyo Asano Naganori Asano Naganori

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 is ordered to commit seppuku (ritual suicide). 47 samurai of his service begin planning to avenge his death.

1703   In Japan Japan

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, the 47 samurai commit seppuku, a ritual suicide.

1970   In Japan Japan

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, world-famous author and Tatenokai militia leader Yukio Mishima and his followers take over the Inchigaya HQ of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, and take general Kanetoshi Mashita hostage. When Mishima's speech fails to sway public opinion towards his right-wing political beliefs, he commits seppuku.