Yagyū Jūbei Mitsuyoshi was a legendary figure in Japanese history during the early Edo period (1600-1650). As a skilled swordsman and master of the Yagyū Shinkage-ryū school, he served the Tokugawa shogunate as a sword instructor and bodyguard. Yagyū Jūbei has become an iconic character in Japanese folklore, featured in various media. Known for his cunning tactics, loyalty, and sense of justice, his persona is often portrayed with a mix of historical fact and fictional embellishment. Multiple individuals within the Yagyū clan bore the name Yagyū Jūbei, contributing to the complexity of his legacy. Despite the blurred line between fact and fiction, Yagyū Jūbei’s enduring popularity lies in his role as a mysterious and highly skilled swordsman in Japanese storytelling and martial arts lore.
Yagyu Jubei Mitsuyoshi Quotes
1. “The undisturbed mind is like the calm body of water reflecting the brilliance of the moon. Empty the mind and you will realize the undisturbed mind.”
— Yagyu Jubei Mitsuyoshi
2. “The sky is the sky wherever you go.”
— Yagyu Jubei Mitsuyoshi
