Shoji Yonashiro

Shoji Yonashiro (, Yonashiro Shōji) is a character featured in Yakuza 3 and Yakuza 5, and appears as a coliseum opponent in Yakuza 4. He is a weapons master who trains people in fighting techniques of Kali sticks, nunchaku and tonfa.
==Profile==
=== Appearance ===
Yonashiro has curly black hair and a moustache. He wears a blue shirt and grey shorts, as well as a straw hat.
=== Personality ===
Yonashiro appears to be a quick-witted individual, constantly coming up with puns and analogies.
== Background ==
Yonashiro taught Renta Kamiyama a number of weapon techniques. Despite being his student, Yonashiro is nonetheless indebted to Kamiyama as he gives him weapons at a discount due to his financial situation.
==Involvement==
===Yakuza 3: 2009===
After Kazuma Kiryu first meets Kamiyama in Downtown Ryukyu, Yonashiro will show up outside Morning Glory Orphanage, much to the displeasure of Mitsuo. Yonashiro says that he has been sent at Kamiyama's behest to train Kiryu. Kiryu wonders why a master is doing something for his student, and Yonashiro explains about his financial situation and Kamiyama's assistance in giving him weapons. After the conversation, Yonashiro stands on the beach ready to train Kiryu. After training Kiryu in Nunchaku, Kali Sticks, and Tonfa, he leaves Okinawa to find Granny White in Osaka and train with her. 
Yonashiro also appears as an opponent in the Coliseum's Weapons Master GP.
===Yakuza 5: 2012===
Yonashiro fights Tatsuo Shinada as part of Victory Road Tournament.
== Fighting Style ==
Yonashiro is a skilled weapons user who normally fights using nunchaku, though he is skilled in Kali sticks and tonfa usage as well. 
==References==
Category:Masters
Category:Yakuza 3 Characters
Category:Yakuza 4 Characters
Category:Yakuza 5 Characters