Display, the bravery and loyalty of the 47 samurai in your home or office with this captivating wall art. I must have for any lover of Japanese history and culture.Morioka Uemon, one of the 47 ronin or loyal retainers, was a samurai who participated in the vendetta against Kira Yoshinaka, the adversary of their lord Asano Naganori. This event is known as the Akō incident, which occurred in 1701. The Akō ronin carried out their attack on Kira's residence on December 14, 1702 (according to the Gregorian calendar, or the 15th day of the 11th month of the 15th year of Genroku in the lunar calendar), avenging their lord's honor. Morioka Uemon's actions are recorded as part of this act of loyalty. Their deeds have been commemorated in numerous literary works, plays, and films over the years, becoming widely recognized symbols of loyalty in Japan. However, details about the specific roles and actions of individual ronin, including Morioka Uemon, can vary across different sources, with legend and historical fact often intertwining. Nonetheless, their act of loyalty occupies a significant place in Japanese culture.