Ryoma Sakamoto

Ryoma Sakamoto was a 19th-century Japanese reformer and thinker, instrumental in ending Japan's feudal shogunate system and promoting modernization. Originally a low-ranking samurai, he advocated for political change and unity among Japan's divided domains. Sakamoto played a key role in establishing alliances that led to the country's transition from a feudal society to a modern nation. He is celebrated as a visionary who prioritized national unity and progress, making him a significant historical figure in Japan’s move toward modernization and sovereignty.