I have found all 98 stray beads. The only two I can't seem to find are No.50 and No.5. Well, I know where No.5 is, but I was hoping I didn't have to start the whole game again to get it. I also know where No.50 is, but I can't find the people that are supposed to give it to me. Can someone help me?

No. 5 is in Shinshu Field, behind the Dojo. It'll need to be nighttime to see it. No need to restart the game.

No. 50 is in Sei-An city, find and chase the pickpocket Hayazo through the city four seperate times until he returns a Tao Mask. Return it to it's owner in the Tao Trooper Headquarters above the city, and he'll give you the bead.

Now, that might not be entirely accurate since the guide I'm using doesn't number the beads and I can't get at my Okami copy right now. But still, you get the point.

You are pretty close. But, I already have those beads.
No.5 would be the last bead found in Shinshu field. It was suppose to be found near the Moon cave entrance. But' I already beat that part twice, so Moon cave disappered.
No.50 would be the last bead found in Sei-an city. I already beat Hayazo. No.50 was supposed to be givin to me by Camille and Camillia in C. Qtr., but I can't seem to find them. Do you mind checking your guide again, please?
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(smacks herself) See, this is why I hate guides that don't number stuff!

Camille and Camilla are by the Kimono shop. From when you enter the city, head left across the first bridge in the area. They're standing smack dab in front of the shop. You'll need Deluge to get the bead through, you can get it by visiting Queen Himiko's grave in the Palace.

Alright, since I dunno which bean in Shinshu you're looking for and my guide doesn't number, I'll just put them all here.

1: Chest behind Dojo at night

2: Small Plataeu near the Moon Shrine at night

3: Dig up chest across the river from the Origin Mirror

4: Return to Pyrotechnist's house with the 3 Cherry Bomb ability. Make 3 Bombs for him, and he'll give it to you.

5: Complete the Nameless Man's Vase challenge by delivering five vases to the statues in the area. Return to him to recieve this bead.

6: Wait for nighttime, then dig up a chest from the glowing spot uphill and to the north of the Hana Valley Entrance.

That's all the Shinshu beads. And if that's no help, I seem to remember there being a few YouTube videos of Stray Bead locations. Maybe that'll help?

Thanks so much! Even if it doesn't help, you tried. I think I might have a little trouble with Camille and Camiilia. I'll have to check. I searched that whole city for two days!
Crazy! Anyways, for appreciation, I'll sign your questbook if you want. I just have to figure out how to do it. Just tell me what to do and I'll do it. Pm me. Thanks again!

For the Camille and Camiilia bead you first have to talk to one of them, can't remember which one. Then the older one will say she'll believe in the gods if, and say the requirement ex. if a tree grows right in front of her. I think with the last one you will need douse/rain.

No go! They are not in front of the robe store. Next to the table right? Nope. Just the table, no people. Do I have to do a task first? Like get all the lilypad people to where they need to be? I know most of the stray beads are hard to get. always a task to see if you're worth enough. Tough Japanese people!

Ok, let's do this again. Go into the Commoner's Quarter of Sei-An City, and run forward until you reach the first big Torch. Stop right there, and go LEFT from the torch, with your back to the entrance of the city. Go across a bridge, and they'll be in plain sight. You don't have to get all the ferry people to thier destinations, you don't have to have MAX stats, but I think it would help to be one safe point away from the Ark of Yamato.

That's what I thought! I've pladed this game 3 3/4 times and I've never seen anyone there. I think I found a glitch. And I was so close to INVINSIBILITY, too!!!!

Ok. If they're not there, there's only one other place I can think off. Book it back to Kamiki, and head to Sakuya's Tree, going AROUND the archway. If they ain't there, that's it. I give up.

Interesting.... I'll get back to you. But, I'm telling you, if I find it, I don't know what I will do. I'll probably try to sign your guestbook with the best image I can find. 'Cause you know what? That sounds fimilair. Those two girls...I remember them. And, I think their names are....?!
I'll be back soon!!!

you have to find the sisters at Sakuya's main Guardian Sapling and talk to them. go AROUND the arch, NOT THROUGH IT, and they should be there. you have to headbutt the older one, (whatever her name is) and then they should move to sei-an city after that. if you haven't headbutted them in Kamiki, then they won't go anywhere. also, you will have to have Deluge, but it's not that hard to get. i hope this helps a bit, and good luck!

Thank you!