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Ito Kashitaro (伊東甲子太郎) is aa significant figure in late Edo period Japan, had a profound impact on the political and military developments of his time. His life and actions were instrumental in shaping the events leading up to the Meiji Restoration.

Early Life and Background

Born in 1835 as the first son of Senemon Tadaaki Suzuki, a retainer of the Shizuku Domain in Hitachi Province, Ito's life took a turn when his family was expelled from the domain. He moved to Mito to study and later became a pupil of the Ito Hokushin-ittoryu fencing school in Edo (present-day Tokyo), where his skills in swordsmanship and intellect were recognized.

Role in Shinsengumi

Ito joined the Shinsengumi, a police force in Kyoto, in 1864. He was quickly recognized for his intelligence and eloquence, being appointed as a staff officer and literary instructor. Despite his initial success, ideological differences, particularly his support for the emperor and opposition to the Shogunate (Bakufu), led to tensions within the group.

Formation of Goryo Eji

Following Emperor Komei's death in 1867, Ito separated from the Shinsengumi due to conflicting loyalties. He formed the Goryō Eji, a group dedicated to protecting the Emperor's tomb and eventually aligned with the Satsuma clan. The Goryo Eji represented those who were loyal to the emperor (Kinno-Tobaku) and sought to overthrow the shogunate.

Assassination

Ito's life came to an end on December 13, 1867, when he was assassinated by members of the Shinsengumi in an event known as the Abura-no-koji Incident.

Legacy and Posthumous Recognition

Ito Kashitaro's legacy extended beyond his death, with his thoughts and ideas influencing the political discourse of the time. He was posthumously conferred the rank of Jugoi (Junior Fifth Rank) in 1918 and enshrined in Yasukuni Shrine in 1932.

Popular Culture

Ito Kashitaro's life and story have been adapted into modern media, notably in video games. He is featured as a character in the game "Like a Dragon: Ishin!," where he is portrayed as a secondary antagonist and a figure deeply intertwined with the Shinsengumi's history and the political intrigues of the period.