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The Goryō Eji (御陵衛士, Guards of Emperor's Tomb) was a significant group that emerged in Japan during the 1860s. This historical entity played a notable role in the tumultuous period marking the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the beginning of the Meiji Restoration.
Formation and purpose
editThe Goryō Eji was formed in March 1867, following the death of Emperor Komei. Ito Kashitaro, a key figure who separated from the Shinsengumi, a group guarding Kyoto during the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate, initiated the formation of this group. The primary purpose of the Goryō Eji was to protect the imperial palace of Emperor Komei and later extended to include broader political objectives.
Key events and incidents
editOne of the pivotal events involving the Goryō Eji was the assassination of Ito Kashitaro. On December 13, 1867, members of the Shinsengumi assassinated Ito, leading to a significant confrontation between the two groups. This incident, known as the Incident at Aburano Koji, was a turning point, after which the Goryō Eji faced challenges to its existence and objectives.
Membership and ideology
editThe Goryō Eji attracted members primarily from the Shinsengumi, sharing similar aims. Key members included Ito Kashitaro's younger brother, Mikisaburo Suzuki, Tainoshin Shinohara, Tōdō Heisuke, and several others, totaling 15 in all. The group was ideologically divided between Kinno-Tobaku (loyal to the emperor and aiming to overthrow the shogunate) and Sabaku (supporters of the Bakufu, the shogunate government).
End and legacy
editThe assassination of Ito and subsequent events led to the dissolution of the Goryō Eji. The surviving members joined the Sekihotai Army, forming its second unit. The Goryō Eji's activities, although short-lived, were part of the broader political and military struggles of the period, significantly influencing the transition from the Edo period to the Meiji Restoration.
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