Hikeshi

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Japanese:火消し(Hikeshi)

Hosho Bikeshi

Hosho Bikeshi (奉書火消し) was established by Shogun Iemitsu in 1629.

Daimyo Bikeshi

1643, Iemitsu appointed 16 Daimyo to form fire fighter units "Daimyo Bikeshi"(大名火消し). However the Hikeshi only worked for protecting Edo castle, Daimyo mansions and Samurai houses.

Jo Bikeshi

Machi Bikeshi

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