Social activist. He opposed the Tokugawa Shogunate and worked to establish a return of imperial rule. This eventually became the "Meiji Restoration." He had many ideas that contributed to an evolving modernization of Japan. He consorted with Katsu Kaishu to establish a naval training center. Because his work placed him at odds with the powerful shogunate, he was ultimately led to his assassination. He is considered a hero to the current generation of young Japanese. There is a famous bust of Sakamoto which stands in Kyoto's Maruyama Park.
Social activist. He opposed the Tokugawa Shogunate and worked to establish a return of imperial rule. This eventually became the "Meiji Restoration." He had many ideas that contributed to an evolving modernization of Japan. He consorted with Katsu Kaishu to establish a naval training center. Because his work placed him at odds with the powerful shogunate, he was ultimately led to his assassination. He is considered a hero to the current generation of young Japanese. There is a famous bust of Sakamoto which stands in Kyoto's Maruyama Park.
Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett
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