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Headless Jizo Statue

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    March 5, 2026

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    Long ago, two samurai were traveling along the Nakasendo road and took a nap at this Jizo statue. When one of the samurai woke up, he found that his friend's head was missing. Enraged, he berated the Jizo, saying, "Why did you just stand by and watch while my friend was being attacked?" and cut off the Jizo's head with his sword.

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