Shonan NewsChasing Sabrosuke: Another Last Samurai — Episode 60
三郎助を追う 〜もうひとりのラストサムライ〜 第60回 文・写真 藤野浩章
In Episode 60 of the series, narrator Fujino Hiroaki describes Sabrosuke’s arrival at Higashi-Fukuji in Nishi-Uraga, a temple where successive Uraga magistrates traditionally prayed when taking office. The episode quotes Sabrosuke or a companion laughingly admitting, “The shogunate has no money. But somehow it will work out,” capturing a mix of resignation and bravado. The text and photographs trace Sabrosuke’s movements and the temple’s historical role as the piece culminates with his long-awaited visit.