Tucked away near Toyokuni Shrine, Mimizuka—literally meaning "Ear Mound"—stands as a grim and powerful monument to the brutal realities of feudal warfare. Beneath this quiet, grass-covered mound rest the preserved noses and ears of tens of thousands of Korean soldiers and civilians, collected as trophies by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's forces in the late 16th century. Topped by a traditional five-tiered stone pagoda, the site provides a sobering counterpoint to the city's grander samurai shrines. Today, it remains a poignant place of remembrance and a profound reflection on the human cost of war.
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- Military History
- Monuments & Memorials
- Samurai History
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