Sakamoto Ryoma

Sakamoto Ryōma (坂本 龍馬, January 3, 1836 – December 10, 1867) is one of Japan’s favorite historical figures and was a central mover in efforts to overthrow the shogunate 150 years ago. He was killed at the age of 31, however, and so did not live to see his efforts to modernize the country bear fruit.