Hijikata Toshizo
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- Born: 1835
- Died: 1869
- Titles:Shinsengumi vice commander, Ezo Army Bugyo
- Japanese:土方歳三(Hijikata Toshizo)
Shieikan
Toshizo was born in a wealthy farmer family in Tama district, Musashi. He practiced Kenjutsu in many dojo while he was working as a medicine peddler. One day, Toshizo met Kondo Isami at Sato Hikogoro's dojo and he became pupil of Tennen Rishin ryu. In 1863, Toshizo and other Shieikan members joined Roshigumi.
Shinsengumi
Boshin war
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