Chasing Saburōsuke: The Other Last Samurai — Episode 55

The piece reproduces a remark by Katsu Kaishū, who held a high post comparable to a naval commissioner or deputy defense minister, and reflects on the awkward affection behind the line: “After all you have done for me, if you say that, it makes me feel bashful.” Through prose and photographs, Fujino explores the personal side of historical figures often seen only in official roles, highlighting human emotion beneath public duty.