Matsubara Chuuji

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Matsubara Chuuji Nobutada
  • Shinsengumi Fukuchou Jokin, Yobantai Kumichou
  • Was said to be the child of a Bonjuu Ono feudal retainer and leaves the clan going to Osaka and opened a Jujutsu gym there
  • He was enlisted on the first recruitment of the Shinsengumi
  • It is known to have participated in the Battle of the Forbidden gate, Ikedaya incident and others.
  • Wore a white headband on his shaven head, carried on his shoulders a large halberd and was given the nickname “Ima Benkei” (Ima – Now (Present), Benkei – Strong man)
  • In September of 1865, it is said that because of an error he committed seppuku but did not die and recovered and returned to being a soldier, however the wound got infected and he died from that.
  • Favorite sword is Kashuu Sumifuji Shima Tomoshige
  • Grave is at Kyotou Shijouoomiya of hikari-en Temple

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