Asano Naganori (浅野 長矩?, September 28, 1667 – April 21, 1701) was the daimyo of the Akō Domain in Japan (1675 - 1701). His title was Takumi no Kami (内匠頭). He is known as the person who triggered a series of incidents retold in a story known as Chūshingura, one of the favourite themes of kabuki, jōruri and Japanese books and films.
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