The sword of the vice-captain of the Shinsengumi is being called into action once again in a touching story of repaying kindness. On Tuesday morning, a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, on Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu. In the wake of the disaster, many are looking for ways to help the victims, and one surprising source of aid is going to be Hijikata Toshizo. On Wednesday, though, the museum announced that it has decided to open on the previously unscheduled August 1 and 2. Museum informationHijikata Toshizo Museum / 土方歳三資料館Address: Tokyo-to, Hino-shi, Ishida 2-1-3東京都日野市石田２丁目１−３Open days/times vary by month (announced on official website)WebsiteSource: Hijikata Toshizo Museum (1, 2)Top image: Wikipedia/Artanisen● Want to hear about SoraNews24’s latest articles as soon as they’re published?