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Monument to Dissection 観臓記念碑

Ekoin is a temple adjacent to Minami-Senju Station in Tokyo, while nondescript on the surface, it belies a dark past. For a period of about 200 years, from the 1650s to the 1870s this was the Kozuka-Hara execution grounds. One of two major execution grounds in Tokyo. Between 100,000 to 200,000 people are believed to have been executed here. There are many points of historical interest in this area, however today we will focus on one: This Bronze plaque. It is called the Kanzo Kinnenhi or The Monument to Dissection, and commemorates the human dissections that took place here that gave rise to the study of modern medicine in Japan. Here, in 1771, Sugita Genpaku, a brilliant physician and scholar, witnessed a groundbreaking event: the dissection of a female criminal. The human anatomy he saw differed vastly from the traditional Chinese medical texts and matched the Dutch anatomy text he brought. This gruesome spectacle ignited a spark within him. He recognized the limitations of traditional Chinese medicine and sought knowledge from the West. Genpaku, determined to seek truth, turned to Dutch anatomy books, a window into the world of Western science. With the help of several colleagues, Genpaku embarked on a monumental task: translating the complex Dutch text into Japanese. It took great effort, requiring dedicated study and meticulous translation. But after 3 years, in 1774, their groundbreaking work, the Kaitai Shinsho or literally The New Anatomy Text was born. The Kaitai Shinsho was more than just a book. It was a catalyst for change, a bridge between the ancient world of Edo and the modern world of Western medicine. Sugita Genpaku's legacy endures. His pioneering work laid the foundation for the modernization of Japanese medicine and science. He is a true hero of the Enlightenment, a man who dared to challenge the status-quo and embrace the future. The Bronze plate here commemorates that historic event In 1922, the Medical Promotion Association erected this monument to commemorate the historical dissection. However, this monument was damaged during World War II. Only the bronze embossed plaque, modeled after the Title page illustration of the Kaitai Shinsho, was preserved and relocated to the current site. #history #tokyo #tokyotour #japantravel #japanhistory #execution #medicaleducation #medicalscience #darkhistory #tokyowalkingtour #temple