Benkei Magnets

Description: The 6 foot tall warrior monk Benkei stood guard at the bridge to Koromogawa castle in an attempt to allow his master to perform seppuku alone. Slaying over 300 soldiers single handedly, the enemy turned to shoot and kill Benkei with arrows instead. Long after the battle should have been over, the soldiers noticed that the arrow-riddled, wound-covered Benkei was still standing. When the soldiers dared to cross the bridge and take a closer look, the giant man fell to the ground, having died standing upright.

Description: Benkei praying with beads, at full moon, in a storm at sea raised by the spirits of his opponents. Woodblock print on green tea paper. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, 1886

Description: To protect his friend, Benkei Musashibo makes the ultimate sacrifice. Though struck with an uncountable number of arrows, the opposing army fails to knock him down. Even in death, Benkei strikes an intimidating figure

Description: Benkei is a Japanese hero known for his bravery, able to defeat many samurai and demons. Behind him is a ginkgo leaf

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Description: Benkei Bridge at Akasaka (赤坂弁慶橋, Akasaka Benkeibashi) by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水), a Japanese artist famous for his ukiyo-e and hanga. Restored Vintage Japanese painting featuring the Benkei Bridge at Akasaka, suitable for people who love vintage Japanese painting and scenery of Japan. Perfect gift for vintage painting lover and Japanese lover.