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All Memoirs Locations in Like a Dragon Ishin
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All Memoirs Locations in Like a Dragon Ishin

Find all Memoirs locations in like a dragon ishin, including unlock requirements like completing Substory 70 and maxing bonds.

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Find all Memoirs locations in like a dragon ishin, including unlock requirements like completing Substory 70 and maxing bonds.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Memoirs appear as shiny spots on the ground, similar to Prize Tickets.
  2. 2
    Some Memoirs spawn immediately after Substory 70, while others are locked to main story progression.
  3. 3
    Certain Memoirs require completing specific Substories or maxing out Bonds with shopkeepers or from Substories. If a Memoir isn't visible, try advancing the story or completing related Substories.
  4. 4
    Collecting approximately 80% of the Memoirs unlocks Substory 71. Completing Substory 71 unlocks Substory 38. Collecting more Memoirs eventually unlocks Substory 72.
  5. 5
    Check the Bakumatsu Archives in your menu to track your collection progress.

Specific Memoir Locations:

  • Letter from a Tavernkeeper in Uraga Memoir: Found in Fushimi, on the southern end of Fushimi Ichibangai, near where Substory 42 - Invasion of the Black Ships? is triggered. Requires completion of Substory 42.
  • Musings of an Official in Uraga Memoir: Located in Mukurogai, on the bottom floor, eastern side, on the dock next to the Cannon Coach NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you).
  • Treatise in Defense of Ii Naosuke Memoir: Found on the road to Kiyomizu Temple, just before the locked gate at the end. This appears after reaching 80% collection rate, completing Substory 71 - Diplomacy in Darkness (triggered by checking your collected Memoirs with Satow after reaching 80%), exiting and returning to Fushimi.
  • Diary of a Housewife Memoir: Located in Mibu, northeast of the palanquin. Appears after completing Substory 64 - Mama Ryoma (available from Chapter 4 after finishing Substory 61 - Hope Blossoms Again).
  • Final Statement on the Sonno Joui Memoir: Found in Mukurogai, on the bottom floor, inside the gate portion near the northern gate leading to Rakugai. May require maxing out the Trash Dealer NPC's bond first.
  • An Assassin’s Plot Memoir: Located in Mukurogai, on the first floor, eastern side, near the Jizo Statue and Enchanted Blacksmith. Requires completion of Substory 33 - Night of the Living Rumor.
  • Excerpt from a History Textbook Memoir: Found in Rakugai, in the alley north of the Shady Bar in Umekojicho, leading to North Umekojicho. Requires completion of Substory 21 - Sonno Joui.
  • Reflections of a Satsuma Samurai Memoir: Located in Rakugai. Requires maxing out the Mysterious Merchant's bond.
Tips
  • If a Memoir isn't spawning, ensure you have met all listed prerequisites, including story progression, Substory completion, or Bond levels.
  • The Bakumatsu Archives menu option is crucial for tracking your Memoir collection percentage and understanding unlock conditions for later Memoirs.

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