Rōjū — The Rōjū (老中?), usually translated as Elder, was one of the highest ranking government posts in Tokugawa Japan. The term refers either to individual Elders, or to the Council as a whole; under the first two shoguns, there were only two Rōjū. The… … Wikipedia
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Metsuke — (目付?) were the censors or the inspectors of Tokugawa Japan. They were bakufu officials ranking somewhat lower than the bugyō. The metsuke were charged with the special duty of detecting and investigating instances of maladministration, corruption … Wikipedia
Nagasaki bugyō — A bird s eye view of Nagasaki harbor as published in the Illustrated London News (March 23, 1853). In the center the fan shape of the Dutch traders Dejima island compound and the Chinese compound is shown just to the left, separated from each… … Wikipedia
Bakumatsu — History of Japan Samurai of the Satsuma clan. Paleolithic 35,000–14,000 BC Jōmon period 14,000–300 BC Yayoi period 300 BC–250 AD … Wikipedia
Yagyū Munenori — In this Japanese name, the family name is Yagyū . Yagyū Munenori (柳生 宗矩?, 1571 May 11, 1646) was a Japanese swordsman, founder of the Edo branch of Yagyū Shinkage ryū, which he learned from his father Yagyū Sekishusai Muneyoshi. This was one of… … Wikipedia
Ii Naosuke — In this Japanese name, the family name is Ii . Ii Naosuke Statue of Ii Naosuke at the grounds of Hikone Castle. Lord of Hikone … Wikipedia
Matsudaira Katamori — (1836 1893), photographed on the day of a cavalcade before Emperor Komei. Lord of Aizu In office 1852–1868 … Wikipedia
Nagai Naoyuki — 永井尚志 Nagai Naoyuki Born December 21, 1816(1816 12 21) Mikawa Province, Japan Died July 1 … Wikipedia
Doi Toshikatsu — In this Japanese name, the family name is Doi . Doi Toshikatsu (土井 利勝?, April … Wikipedia