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and bushido—the way of the warrior. Unlike many samurai of his time, Saigo was known for his humility and dedication to the welfare of his people, not just his social status. ### Childhood and Education Saigo’s upbringing was marked by traditional samurai education, which included rigorous trai

ontext: Japan in Transition The late 19th century was a period of seismic change for Japan, transitioning from a feudal society under the Tokugawa shogunate to a modern nation-state. This era was marked