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==Shinsengumi==
==Shinsengumi==
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He joined the [[shinsengumi]] in [[1863]] and participated in the [[Ikedaya Affair]] of [[1864]].
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He joined the [[shinsengumi]] in [[1863]] and participated in the [[Ikedaya Affair]] of [[1864]], for which he was rewarded 10 ryo, with a bonus of 7 ryo.
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 quickly struck the horse Kondo was riding, causing it to quickly flee, saving 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.