Online dictionary of history and traditions in Japan: Hatamoto

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Hatamoto

旗本
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related topics: Edo shogunate , Koku , Bugyo , Gokenin , Enomoto Takeaki , Katsu Kaishu
explanation: Direct Edo shogun's retainers. They were frequently descendants of warriors who helped Tokugawa family to become shogun. They were allowed to meet the shogun and received the annual salary of more than 260 koku. Their number was about 5,000. Lower ranked retainers were called "Gokenin". If Hatamoto was appointed to an official post such as Bugyo, he received a supplementary salary (Yaku buchi). Enomoto Takeaki and Katsu Kaishu were Hatamoto.