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==Mino==

==Mino==

Shimada Kai was from Ôgaki han in [[Mino province]], and was the son of [[Kondo Iemon|Kondô Iemon]].  In [[1857]] he went to Edo, where he became a student of [[Shingyoto Ryu]] (He met [[Nagakura Shinpachi]] in the dojo).  At this time the [[Shimada clan]] of Ôgaki han requested he succeed to head of the clan.   

Shimada Kai was from Ôgaki han in [[Mino province]], and was the son of [[Kondo Iemon|Kondô Iemon]].  In [[1857]] he went to Edo, where he became a student of [[Shingyoto Ryu]] (He met [[Nagakura Shinpachi]] in the dojo).  At that time, the [[Shimada clan]] of Ôgaki han requested of him to become the head of the clan.   

==Shinsengumi==

==Shinsengumi==

He joined the [[shinsengumi]] in [[1863]] and participated in the [[Ikedaya Affair]] of [[1864]].

He joined the [[shinsengumi]] in [[1863]] and participated in the [[Ikedaya Affair]] of [[1864]].

His nickname was "Rikisan" (meaning "Sumo wrestler") because he was big like a Sumo wrestler (apparently nearly six feet tall and well over 300 pounds).

His nickname was "Rikisan" (meaning "Sumo wrestler") because he was big like a Sumo wrestler (apparently nearly six feet tall and well over 300 pounds).

When [[Kondo Isami]] was shot in the Fushimi street, Shimada quicky struck the horse Kondo was riding, causing it to quickly flee, saved Kondo's life.

When [[Kondo Isami]] was shot in the Fushimi street, Shimada quickly struck the horse Kondo was riding, causing it to quickly flee, saving Kondo's life.

During the [[Boshin War]], he participated in most of the battles from  

During the [[Boshin War]], he participated in most of the battles from  

[[Kyoto]] to [[Hakodate]].

[[Kyoto]] to [[Hakodate]].