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The Beloved Blade of Kondo Isami

On By stephen

The Search for the Mysterious Sword “Kotetsu” By now, many will be aware of Kondo Isami. The broad faced bull with a sharp, piercing stare. He was the head of the Shinsengumi, a secret police force appointed by the Shogunate to subdue unrest in Kyoto and bring unruly samurai groups Read More

Shinsengumi slaying a radical Samurai

The Ikedaya Incident

On By tozando-editorial-staff

On the night of July 8th, 1864, a stream of white and light blue haori jackets emblazoned with the kanji 誠 (Honesty) moved toward the Ikedaya Inn. It was situated just east of the famous Sanjo Bridge in the heart of Kyoto and these were the jackets of the famous Read More