Then, in 1867, Japan’s Tokugawa Shogunate requested ... armed with outdated weapons such as swords and pikes, as was the samurai custom. The battle lasted for four days, but was a decisive ...

Along the Tsuboi River near the castle, sit five bronze statues of heroes of the Meiji Restoration, which in 1867 led to the abolition of the samurai class and Japan’s rapid drive towards ...

Ryoma (1835-1867) played a pivotal role in overthrowing ... Library to feature TV programs and books about the eponymous samurai. It was well known among fans of Ryoma, whose life was cut short ...