In the Tosa Domain, a strict distinction between Joshi and Goshi was rigidly maintained; the spectrum of distinction ranged widely such that only Joshi was allowed to wear Tabi (split-toe socks), Geta (a Japanese wooden clog), and Higasa (a parasol).
土佐藩では上士と郷士の間では厳然たる差別が徹底され、たとえば足袋や下駄、日傘の着用は上士にしか認められないなど多岐に渡っていた。