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Okada Izō
Japanese swordsman
| Bio | Okada Izō was a Japanese samurai of the late Edo period, feared as one of the four most notable assassins of the Bakumatsu period. He was a member of Tosa Kinnoto in his hometown, Tosa Domain. Izō and Tanaka Shinbei were active in Kyoto as assassins under the leadership of Takechi Hanpeita.2 |
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| Born | 1838 Feb 141 |
| Died | 1865 Jul 31 |
| Occupation | samurai1 |
| Cause of death | capital punishment1 |
| Status | Confirmed: Okada Izō is a 27 Club member |