Aoki Shusuke Residence

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Aoki was born into a family of samurai-physicians who served the Chōshū Domain. He began his medical studies under Nōmi Tōan, a domain doctor specializing in Chinese medicine, before continuing his education in Tokyo and Nagasaki, where he studied Dutch medicine and Western science. Upon returning t

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Background

Aoki was born into a family of samurai-physicians who served the Chōshū Domain. He began his medical studies under Nōmi Tōan, a domain doctor specializing in Chinese medicine, before continuing his education in Tokyo and Nagasaki, where he studied Dutch medicine and Western science. Upon returning to Hagi, he was appointed Domain Doctor to Mōri Takachika, the daimyō of Chōshū. While his primary role was as a physician, Aoki remained part of the samurai class and worked closely with Mōri Takachika. His broad medical expertise made him a key figure in modernizing healthcare in Chōshū, and he established one of Japan’s first systematic smallpox vaccination programs. In 1859, he rebuilt his family residence in Hagi to accommodate medical students from across the country, turning it into a center for medical education. While Hagi is often recognized for its role in Japan’s industrial modernization, Aoki’s work highlights how the Mōri clan valued modern learning in all fields, (see also bakumatsu...). His influence shaped a new generation of doctors and played a crucial role in advancing Western medical practices in Japan. His brother was also a renowned physician, and his adopted son, Aoki Shūzō, became a diplomat who fostered medical and scientific exchanges with Germany.


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  • Aoki Shusuke Residence Profile
    English Name Aoki Shusuke Residence
    Japanese Name
    Year Edo Period
    Residence Type Middle Class
    Features House
    Visitor Information 100 yen, open daily 9:00-17:00
    Website https://www.hagishi.com/en/search/detail.php?d=100032
    Location Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture
    Castle Hagi Castle
    Coordinates 34.41171, 131.39458
    Hagi Castle and nearby Samurai Homes
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    Visits March 21, 2024
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