Takasugi Shinsaku was a samurai from the Chōshū Domain of Japan who contributed significantly to the Meiji Restoration. He used several aliases to hide his activities from the Tokugawa shogunate.
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Takasugi Shinsaku in fencing training armor
Takasugi Shinsaku founded the Chōshū Kiheitai, which fought against the Bakufu in the Second Chōshū expedition and the Boshin War.
Kunimatsu Mitani (left), follower of Takasugi Shinsaku (center), and Itō Hirobumi (right)
Tomb of Takasugi Shinsaku
Close-up of the Tomb of Takasugi Shinsaku
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deceased
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Lived 1839 to 1867 · aged 27
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