The truth behind the town where execution grounds once stood, just two stations from Shinagawa, known only to a few. The reason why the town where the "Tear Bridge" where criminals crossed remains has not been redeveloped despite being in the heart of the

Tachiaigawa Station (2-23-1 Higashioi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) on the Keihin Kyuko Line is the second stop from Shinagawa if you take the express train. A statue of Ryoma Sakamoto welcomes you at the entrance to the shopping street that stretches from east to west from the station. In the past, this area was home to the Samezu Residence of the Tosa Clan.