I’ve been researching and writing about Matsudaira Katamori, protector of Kyoto (Kyoto Shugoshoku), the high official charged with overseeing the Shinsengumi.

I woke up early this morning with my head swimming with new ideas. I spent the rest of the day organizing my thoughts and writing them down.

Just another day in this laborious project.

My first book about the Shinengumi is here.