Tonfajutsen

Tonfajutsen (L12) in the Tonfajutsen province, Secrets of the Lion, p. 95 was a city built in a strategic point, at the convergence of Matsu, Akodo and Kitsu lands, and at the junction of five major roads in the Lion territory. Secrets of the Lion, p. 64
== Storehouses ==
The city held a dojo, the Crossroads Dojo, Masters of War, p. 118 and the simple, unadorned Central Castle or Crossroad Fortress, was the centerpiece of the city. An entire legion of quartermasters and officers was permanently stationed at the castle, to handle with the Tonfajusen's seemingly endless storehouses. Virtually every ounce of rice, barley, or any other foodstuff available to the Lion was collected within Tonfajusen. Legend of the Five Rings; Fourth Edition, p. 344
== Gozoki Smith ==
Legend held that in Tonfajutsen a smith named Gokuzi first developed a fighting style for turning farming implements into what were later known as peasant weapons. Game Master's Guide; 2nd Ed, p. 34 Despite this poor reputation the city had prospered as a military outpost, the heimin were well trained and work with the city magistrates to maintain order. Legend of the Five Rings; Third Edition, p. 293
== The Handles ==
The city had grown quickly, and the influx of new people had to be handled. Magistrates worked together with heimin warriors to keep order in the city. These unofficial heimin deputies used the tonfa and had adopted the name of the Handles. 
== History ==
In the 7th century the Daidoji captured the city and burned it to the ground. Imperial Histories, p. 121 In 1159 the fortress was expanded just outside the city to accommodate the garrrisoned troops, mobilized against the Tsuno threat. Secrets of the Lion, p. 65
== Known Governors ==
* Matsu Suburi
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