Iwakura Tomomi (岩倉具視, 1825-1883) was a courtier and statesman who played a vital role in the Meiji Restoration. The only court noble in the early Meiji government, he was described as shrewd and cunning but instrumental in mediating between Satsuma and Chōshū. He had a strong influence on Emperor Meiji.
Iwakura Tomomi (childhood name Kanemaru) was born in...
Iwakura Tomomi