Ryōma's Boots

The bronze boots sculpture stands as a representation of Sakamoto Ryoma, marking his role in introducing Western footwear to Japanese society.

The sculpture, inaugurated in 1995, honors Sakamoto Ryoma, who contributed to Japan's transformation from feudalism to modernization during the late Edo period.

The monument represents the intersection between Japanese and Western influences, as Sakamoto Ryoma became the first person in Japan to wear Western-style boots.

Located in central Nagasaki, the sculpture includes informational displays that detail Sakamoto Ryoma's life and his influence on Japanese modernization.

The decision to depict only the boots rather than a full figure creates a focused symbol of cultural transformation in nineteenth-century Japan.

Location: Nagasaki

Inception: October 28, 1995

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 32.74894,129.88675

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05