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Collectibles aren’t new in video games, but rarely do titles like Like A Dragon: Ishin! have collectibles like Memoirs that add depth to the game's world. With Like A Dragon: Ishin! having players solve a murder in Japan’s Edo Period, players can use Memoirs as a means to further immerse themselves in the game’s personal story. As Sakamoto Ryoma, players need to take a new identity and join the Shinsengumi while navigating the dangerous criminal and law enforcement elements of the streets of Kyo or old Kyoto.
For fans who want to take a breather away from Ryoma’s riveting story may want to consider collecting Memoirs and revealing the stories inside of them. Some of these Memoirs are letters from anonymous individuals just living their lives in Japan’s olden times, whereas others are more personalized accounts of historical events.
Regarding The Incident On The 18th
When players unlock Memoirs by Chapter 5 of their Like A Dragon: Ishin gameplay, they should be able to unlock Regarding the Incident on the 18th. This is located in Rakunai, along the west of the palanquin stop on Karasuma Street.
Diatribe Of A Raid Survivor
The Diatribe of a Raid Survivor is also a chapter-locked Memoir in Like A Dragon: Ishin gameplay. Accessible beginning Chapter 5, this Memoir is located in Kuramachi, along the road that leads to the Fushimi shrine.
Abandoned Journal Of A Shinsengumi Trooper
Another chapter-locked Memoir in Like A Dragon: Ishin gameplay is Abandoned Journal of a Shinsengumi Trooper. This Memoir is only obtainable beginning in Chapter 5, where it’s located just outside the Shinsengumi barracks entrance.
Observations Of A Mimawarigumi Trooper
Yet another chapter-locked Memoir for Like A Dragon: Ishin completionists would be Observations of a Mimawarigumi Trooper. This Memoir is unlocked when players start Chapter 5, with the item located along Teramachi Street to the east of Rakunai’s Street palanquin shop.
Divine Punishment Rendered Once More!
Players who enjoy hunting collectibles in Like A Dragon: Ishin can find Divine Punishment Rendered Once More! as early as Chapter 5. This Mmeoir is located in northeastern Rakunai just along the pathway of Shijo Bridge.
Regarding A Certain Merchant
Gamers who unlocked the training grounds and have begun progress in Chapter 5 of their Like A Dragon: Ishin gameplay should head back to the former. The memoir Regarding A Certain Merchant should be found in front of the gunman training grounds in Unyuan.
Journal From An Edo Rowhouse: Morning
When players unlock Chapter 6 of their Like A Dragon: Ishin gameplay, they can find Journal from an Edo Rowhouse: Morning just next to their Villa’s c chicken coop. If it’s not there, players may want to leave and reenter their Villa to force the Memoir to appear.
Musings Of A Man Who Crossed The Sea
When players begin Chapter 8 of their Like A Dragon: Ishin journey, they can unlock Musings of a Man Who Crossed the Sea. This Memoir is located just outside the Shikokuya Inn in Rakugai’s Teramachi area.
Excerpt From A History Textbook
Once players start Chapter 9 of their Like A Dragon: Ishin playthrough, they can access Excerpt from a History Textbook in an alleyway in Rakugai's North Umekojicho.
Thoughts On The Wolves
Players who unlock Chapter 9 in their Like A Dragon: Ishin progress should go to the Teradaya Inn in Shinmachi-Fushimi. Once they reach this location, they should head west as the Thoughts on the Wolves Memoir is located just outside the building in the location.
Gossip From A Seafaring Warrior
By the time players begin Chapter 12 of their Like A Dragon: Ishin playthrough, they can unlock Gossip from a Seafaring Warrior. They should go to Teradaya Inn and head upstairs, with the document located just at the end of the northern hallway.
Observations Of A Hatamoto
After starting Chapter 13, gamers enjoying their current Like A Dragon: Ishin run should be able to find Observations of a Hatamoto. This Memoir is located in Sannocho-Rakugai just outside the Gambling Den.
An Account From Tosa
One of the more entertaining side quests a player can encounter in their Like A Dragon: Ishin gameplay is Substory 5 (Talkin’ Tosa). Finishing this side-quest will spawn the Memoir An Account from Tosa in Kawaramachi, in the spot exactly where the Substory took place.
Journal From An Edo Rowhouse: Night
By the time players of Like A Dragon: Ishin finish Substory 7 (Soft and Supple), they should go to Gion’s Palanquin spot. The Journal from an Edo Rowhouse: Night Memoir should be just around this area.
The Extraordinary Voyage of Nakahama Manjiro
When players complete Substory 11 (Global Fraud) in their Like A Dragon: Ishin gameplay, they unlock The Extraordinary Voyage of Nakahama Manjiro Memoir. They can find this item in front of the school house in Teramachi-Rakunai.
Reflections Of A Satsuma Samurai
When players enjoying their Like A Dragon: Ishin journey have finished Substory 27 (The Mysterious Merchant) in Rakugai, the Reflects of a Satsuma Samurai Memoir should appear in West Umekojicho where the same Substory took place.
An Assassin’s Plot
Completionists who plan on obtaining the Memoir named An Assassin’s Plot should first complete Substory 33 (Night of the Living Rumor). After its completion, the Memoir is located near the Mukurogai shrine on the first floor of the eastern shore.
Letter From A Tavernkeeper In Uraga
Players enjoying their Like A Dragon: Ishin gameplay should go to South Fushimi Ichibangai in Fushimi. Along the docks is Letter From A Tavernkeeper In Uraga. If players don’t have access to this Memoir yet, they should finish Substory 42 (Invasion of the Black Ship) first.
Journal From An Edo Rowhouse: Noon
By the time players of Like A Dragon: Ishin gameplay finish Substory 41 (All in the Hips), they should be able to return to the general area in Fushimi’s Umai Udon restaurant to find the Journal from an Edo Rowhouse: Noon Memoir.
Musings Of An Official In Uraga
Heading to the eastern part of Mukurogai is a dock that also serves as the main site of the Cannon Coaching minigame. This area should unlock Musings of an Official in Uraga in a player’s Like A Dragon: Ishin gameplay. If not, players should first play the Cannon Coaching game and go to Prof. Shinbei in Mukurogai every now and then to unlock the Memoir.
Notes From A Spy
When players enjoying their Like A Dragon: Ishin gameplay finish the story even in Kasuga located in Gion, players can find the Notes from a Spy Memoir between Kasuga and Tsubakiro.
Diary Of A Housewife
Players who want to complete their Like A Dragon: Ishin playthrough should try finishing Substory 64 (Mama Ryoma) in Mibu. The Memoir named Diary of a Housewife should be located around the area where players finish the quest.
The Rise Of The Tokugawa Bakufu
Although named “Writings of an Amateur Historian” once acquired in a player’s Like A Dragon: Ishin gameplay, players can get The Rise of the Tokugawa Bakufu after completing Substory 70 (The Captain and the Curious).
Treatise In Defense Of Li Naosuke
Unlocking enough Memoir percentages in Like A Dragon: Ishin gameplay will unlock Substory 71 (Diplomacy in Darkness). Completing this and the other Substories will unlock Treatise in Defense of Li Naosuke, located along the route to Kiyomizu Temple.
A Letter From The Right Honorable Sir E. Satow
When players finish the final side quest in their Like A Dragon: Ishin gameplay, they can unlock A Letter from the Right Honorable Sir E. Satow. This means having to complete Substory 72 (A Lasting Thirst for Peace), which is unlocked by talking to Satow. Finishing this quest automatically unlocks the Memoir.
Final Statement On The Sonno Joui
As with other RPGs, Like A Dragon: Ishin gameplay does offer players ways to improve their relationship with other NPCs. Maxing out the friendship with the Trash Dealer will unlock Final Statement on the Sonno Joui, a Memoir located near the Trash Dealer in Mukurogai.
Like A Dragon: Ishin! is playable on the PS3 and PS4
