Episode 3 of 3
Trial and Rewards
- When
- 25 May 1891
- Where
- Hokkaido
Tsuda was sentenced to life imprisonment, while the rickshaw drivers who captured him received medals and rewards.
Tsuda Sanzō was sentenced to life imprisonment on 25 May 1891, to be served in Hokkaido. The rickshaw drivers who captured him, Mukaihata Jizaburo and Kitagaichi Ichitaro, were feted by the Russian marines, given medals, and received a reward of 2,500 yen plus a 1,000 yen pension.
Sources
- Tsuda Sanzō Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
- Ōtsu incident Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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