Background
Originally a yoriki (Shogunate policeman), he was called Tomijiro Hara, or Haratomi in short.
Originally a yoriki (Shogunate policeman), he was called Tomijiro Hara, or Haratomi in short.
Hara Budayu was a Samisen player. A master of samisen music, he wrote several books on the subject. He was also (comic waka) poet. In his youth, he led a dissipated life. He was well-versed in the manners of downtown Edo.