Hidamari no Ki

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Although they have little in common in their tone, pacing or focus, they have a specific aspect in common: both are intimately related with the Meiji Restoriation. Rurouni Kenshin deals with the consequences of the Restoration 10 years after it happened. Hidamari no Ki is set during the late 1850's and early 60's, giving great historical insights on the motives for why the Restoration happened. 

Vintage manga depicting periods of Japanese history with focus on the people. 

Set in feudal japan, those manga not only bring the reader to see people's lives in that period, both of those titles also feature intruguing human drama with great writing. Some part of the story also feature Japan's contact with western culture, and also how the protagonist goes through surviving social life and intricacies. Both appeal to mature audience - not because of content warnings, but because of content depth. 

Takes place during the shogunate, portrays the politics of its time and matters of honor vs. justice. Both also show the conflict between Chinese and Dutch medicine and an attempt to start vaccination in Japan.