| (1839-1882) From 1875 to 1879 Matsuda made three trips to the Ryukyus as the head official for the "Disposition of the Ryukyus". In 1879 he implemented the "Dissolution of the Domains and Establishment of the Prefectures" edict issued by the Meiji government and accompanied with military force. He was later to become the governor of Tokyo. Photograph: Naha City |
