Statue of Katsu Kaishu

The statue of Katsu Kaishu (1823-1899) at the foot of Sumida Ward Office on the east side of Sumida River. Katsu, a vassal of the Shogun and a statesman, is particularly known for negotiating the bloodless surrender of Edo castle to Saigo Takamori on 11 April 1868.

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