Like a Dragon: Ishin! Memoir guide: All locations, unlock requirements

Memoirs add the finishing touch to the cake. Like a Dragon: Ishin!’s substories. You might think that 72 substories is a lot. But there are 26 Memoirs you need to locate, in order to complete the remaining substories.

Satow automatically gives you the first and final Memoirs. This is a character that you may recognize from The. Yakuza series, but you’ll need to hunt down the other 24. The locations of each Memoir are explained in this guide. Ishin: Like a DragonAlso, what you should know about the odd spots they spawn at.

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Once you’ve reached chapter five in Like a Dragon: Ishin!’s main story, you’ll gain access to “The Curious Captain” substory in Fushimi. It’s a straightforward ordeal, but its star, Satow, will ask for a favor: Finding Memoirs for him scattered around… well, literally everywhere.

Memoirs can be seen as glowing items, which are similar to Prize Tickets. I’ve been reloading old saves in different instances and I can say that Memoirs have fixed spots, and don’t just appear randomly. This could vary depending on how you use them. But at the very least, you’ll know where to look for them from the get-go and take it from there.

Remember that the main story was completed, along with all of its substories. I also obtained most of these. Judging that some are related to the main narrative beats, as well as substory themes, it’s likely that you’ll have to do the same.

As a tip: Both “Diplomacy in Darkness” and “A Lasting Thirst for Peace” became available after obtaining a certain percentage of Memoirs, not all of them (for details, head over to our substories guide). Whenever you’re in doubt, make sure to actually stop by Satow in Umai Udon and discuss the Memoirs you have with him so far, as this could trigger the substories.

In short, I recommend stopping to interact with any glowing items you come across during your travels following the main story, especially when you’re around streets you don’t normally go to. It will be easier long-term.

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Where to Find all of Satow’s Memoirs in Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Once more, remember that if any of the Memoirs aren’t appearing for you, it’s because you either need to advance through the main story, complete any available substories that you have, or meet a specific condition, such as a particular time of day.

All Memoirs can be found in Ishin: Like a Dragon below:

• “The Rise of the Tokugawa Bakufu”: Given automatically after finishing “The Captain and the Curious.”
• Let me write you a letter from Uraga’s Tavernkeeper: Near the Fushimi port where the “Black Ships” substory took place.
• Musings of an Official at Uraga Found on Mukurogai’s first floor, near the riverside on the eastern side, close to the cannon NPC.
• The Defense of Li Naosuke: A TreatiseThis spot is on the road to Kiyomizu Temple. It can be accessed by going east using the bridges. This spot was located next to the locked gate.
• The Diary of a HousewifeMibu, located north of the NPC palanquin and close to the riverbank.
• Last Statement: Sonno JouiMukurogai is located near the NPC that guards the northern gate. After you have given him alcohol, he will let you in.
• An Assassin’s Plot: In the riverside of Mukurogai’s first floor, close to the altar and the man sitting on the ground.
• Extract from a History Textbook: North Umekojicho. Rakugai is at the other end of Shady Bar.
• Reflections from a Satsuma Samurai: In front to the Mysterious Market spot.
• “Regarding the Incident on the 18th”Karasuma Street to the right of the NPC palanquin, near the gate
• Diatribe for a Raid SurvivorFushimi: Kuramachi is in the center of Kuramachi. You will find it in front of each altar and the house with the staircases.
• A Seafaring Warrior’s Gossip: Continue reading chapter 13 and then head up to Teradaya’s second floor. (When you look at the map, head towards the corridor at the top) for the glowing object at the corner.
• Hatamoto’s observations: Just in front of Rakugai’s Gambling Den.
• The Abandoned Journal of the Shinsengumi TrooperMibu is located near the barracks entrance.
• Thinking about the WolvesAs you travel west toward the shopping area, leave Teradaya outside Fushimi. If you don’t see it, try visiting during the night.
• The observations of a Mimawarigumi trooper: To Sushi Znmai’s left in Rakunai
• “Divine Punishment Rendered Once More!”: In Rakunai, on the Shijo Bridge.
• Tosa Account: In northeastern Kawaramachi.
• Musings from a Man who Crossed the SeaLocated next to Shikokuya is the Inn in Rakugai.
• “The Extraordinary Voyage of Nakahama Manjiro”: East of South Teramachi Street in Teramachi is Rakunai.
• “Regarding a Certain Merchant”: Near Unyuan (Rakugai)
• A journal from the Edo Rowhouse (Morning).: In the Another Life house’s front yard, close to the chicken house. If it doesn’t appear, make sure to have the chicken coop upgrade, and at least a few pets.
• You can journal from the Edo Rowhouse at Noon: To the right of Umai Urdon.
• An Edo Rowhouse Night is the ideal place to journal: Follow the main street in Gion after the Palanquin Ride and before the Plaza
• Notes From a SpyIt can be found near Gion’s Kasuga ryotel.
• The Right Honourable Sir E. Satow has written a letter: Satow, after having completed the previous substory.