The nights have become cold out in Noda. The founder of Ittō-ryū was in my thoughts during my brisk walk to the Bujinkan Honbu dojo for class with Sakasai-san.
This morning I went into Tokyo to visit the 黒門 kuromon, or black gate. This was one of the few structures from 寛永寺 Kan'ei-ji that survived the battle of Ueno
I rose early to catch a train. First I boarded the Jōban line, then transferred to the Toei subway to catch the Ōedo line. I warmed to the early morning sunlight because my trip had a dark destination. I was up to investigate the sites of two assassinations.