Kagoshima’s History Walk

Kagoshima was once Satsuma, led by the Shimazu Clan (1603-1867). It played a pivotal role in the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912). Leading figures of the Restoration were “Kagoshima boys”, Shimazu samurai, heroes and martyrs, who with others from elsewhere, triggered Japan’s modernization. You can walk to learn about this significant period at both Kagoshimachuo and Kagoshima. […]

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