Bando Yamagata was one of the foremost commoner academics of the Edo period. He studied at Kaitokudo while working as a pawn shop clerk, becoming an expert in Confucianism, astronomy, and Dutch studies. He maintained the spirit of a true Osakan in his studies, developing free and rational thinking capabilities.
- The grave of Bando Yamagata
- 2-5 Yorikimachi (At the gates of Zendoji Temple) , Kita-ku, Osaka
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