The Great Fire of Meireki

1989-11-09

The Great Fire of Meireki in Edo (now Tokyo) destroyed most of the city and led to major reforms in fire prevention.

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Tokugawa Ietsuna

Shogun of Japan

Tokugawa Ietsuna was the fourth shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty, ruling Japan during the Great Fire of Meireki in 1657. Despite facing challenges from the disaster, he implemented reforms to rebuild Edo and improve fire prevention measures.

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Ozaki Koyo

Edo Resident

Ozaki Koyo was a resident of Edo who witnessed the devastation caused by the Great Fire of Meireki firsthand. As a survivor of the disaster, he contributed to the rebuilding efforts and advocated for stricter fire safety regulations in the city.

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Ota Gyuichi

Edo Firefighter

Ota Gyuichi was a courageous firefighter who battled the flames during the Great Fire of Meireki in Edo. His bravery and dedication to saving lives earned him recognition as a hero in the aftermath of the disaster.

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