Matsubara Chuji

• Born: ?
• Died: 1865
• Rank: Shinsengumi captain (Kumichô)
• Japanese: 松原 忠司 (Matsubara Chuuji)

Photograph of Matsubara Chuji's Grave

Chuji was a Jujutsu dojo master in Osaka before joining the Shinsengumi. He attempted Seppuku but was saved by Shinohara Tainoshin. However, he died soon because of the wound. The reason of his Seppuku is believed to be an accusation by Hijikata Toshizo of having affair with a Ronin's widow - a Ronin Matsubara himself killed.

Matsubara Chuji's Sword

• Fujishima Tomoshige 藤島友重

References

• Shinsengumi Taishi Den (新選組隊士伝) Gakken
• Shinsengumi Zentaishi Tettei Guide (新選組全隊士徹底ガイド) Maeda Masaki