Hashimoto Sanai: The eternal teacher for the people in Fukui

He is Hashimoto Sanai. (Source: 福井市立郷土歴史博物館)

February/19/2022

Hashimoto Sanai(橋本左内) (1834–1859) was born in Fukui, Japan, and in his life he was a doctor, a samurai (Japanese warrior), and a politician. He was one of the contributors to the creation of democracy in Japan in the 19th century. His reputation in Japan is high, and he’s especially admired in his home city of Fukui. His teachings and influence are deeply engraved in the DNA of the people there. read more