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Seppuku and hari kiri aren’t the same thing…
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Heather M. Edwards

Jan 8, 2019·1 min read

I am happy to be corrected. Do you recommend any credible sources? Here’s what I was able to find. Thank you!

What is Seppuku?

Often called "hara-kiri" in the West, "seppuku" is a form of ritual suicide that originated with Japan's ancient…

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