Studying the Bakumatsu at Hagi's Meirinn Gakusha

Hagi City was the castle town of Choshu Domain, the driving force behind the Meiji Restoration, and produced many Bakumatsu patriots including Yoshida Shoin, Takasugi Shinsaku, and Ito Hirobumi. Meirinn Gakusha is a complex facility utilizing Japan's largest wooden school building, constructed on the site of the former Meirinn Academy (han school), featuring extensive exhibits on late Edo period history and World Heritage sites. Walking through historic sites such as Shoka Sonjuku, Shouin Shrine, and the ruins of Hagi Castle while learning about the will and determination of these patriots provides valuable insights for modern business professionals.