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Kitabatake Morichika
was a Japanese court noble, and an important supporter of the Southern Court during the Nanboku-chō Wars. His father was Kitabatake Akinobu. His kami is enshrined at Ryōzen Shrine in Date, Fukushima Prefecture, which is one of the Fifteen Shrines of the Kenmu Restoration image:Minatogawa-jinja shinmon.jpg, Minatogawa Shrine The Fifteen Shrines of the Kenmu Restoration (建武中興十五社, ''Kenmu chūko jūgosha'') are a group of Shinto shrines dedicated to individuals and events of the Kenmu Restoration. Re .... External linksJapanese biographical account {{DEFAULTSORT:Kitabatake, Morichika Kuge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dainagon
was a counselor of the first rank in the Imperial court of Japan. The role dates from the 7th century. This advisory position remained a part of the Imperial court from the 8th century until the Meiji period in the 19th century.Nussbaum, "Dainagon" in . The post was created in 702 by the Taihō Code, and evolved out of the earlier post ''Oimonomōsu-tsukasa''. Holders of the office were of the Senior Third Rank. They assisted the Minister of the Left (the ''Sadaijin'') and the Minister of the Right (the ''Udaijin''). By the mid-17th century, the ''Dainagon'' counselor or state, was expected to work closely the ''Naidaijin, Minister of the Center'' (the ''Naidaijin''), whose position ranked just below the ''Udaijin'' and the ''Sadaijin.'' This court position evolved to ensure that someone will be always prepared to replace or assist the main court officials if, for any reason, it should be impossible for one of the two senior counselors to devote himself to his duties and respo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern Court
The were a set of four emperors ( Emperor Go-Daigo and his line) whose claims to sovereignty during the Nanboku-chō period spanning from 1336 through 1392 were usurped by the Northern Court. This period ended with the Southern Court definitively losing the war, and they were forced to completely submit sovereignty to the Northern Court. This had the result that, while later Japanese sovereigns were descended from the Northern Court, posterity assigns sole legitimacy during this period to the Southern Court. The Southern descendants are also known as the "junior line" and the , Daikaku-ji being the cloistered home of Go-Uda, a Southern ruler. Because it was based in Yoshino, Nara, it is also called the . Nanboku-chō overview The genesis of the Northern Court go back to Emperor Go-Saga, who reigned from 1242 through 1246. Go-Saga was succeeded by two of his sons, Emperor Go-Fukakusa and Emperor Kameyama, who took turns on the throne. This was because on his death bed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emperor Go-Murakami
(1328 – March 29, 1368) was the 97th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession, and a member of the Southern Court during the Nanboku-chō period of rival courts. He reigned from September 18, 1339, until March 29, 1368 (''Shōhei 23, 11th day of the 3rd month''). His personal name was . He reigned from Sumiyoshi, Osaka, Ōsaka, Yoshino, Nara, Yoshino, Nara, Nara, Nara, and other temporary locations. This 14th-century sovereign was named after the 10th-century Emperor Murakami and ''go-'' (後), translates as "later"; and thus, he is sometimes called the "Later Emperor Murakami". The Japanese word ''go'' has also been translated to mean the "second one"; and in some older sources, this emperor may be identified as "Murakami, the second", or as "Murakami II". Events of Go-Murakami's life "Prince Norinaga" was Go-Daigo's son from his "favorite consort of his later years". This was Lady Renshi. He lived during the turbulent years of conflict between r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emperor Chōkei
was the 98th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from 1368 through 1383. His personal name was Yutanari (寛成) and his regal name roughly translates to "Long Celebration". Genealogy His father was Emperor Go-Murakami and his mother may have been Kaki Mon'in. *Empress (chūgū): Saionji Kinshige's daughter ** Gyōgo (行悟; 1377–1406) *Nyōgo: Noriko (father and family unknown) ** First son: Imperial Prince Tokiyasu (世泰親王) *Unknown ** Kaimonji Kosho (海門承朝; 1374–1443) ** Sonsei (尊聖; 1376–1432), ** son: founder of Tamagawa family (玉川宮) Biography On March 29, 1368 ('' Shōhei 23, 11th day of the 3rd month''), following the death of Emperor Murakami II, he was enthroned in the house of the Chief Priest at the Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine in Sumiyoshi, Osaka, where the Southern Court had made its capital. However, because the Southern Court's influence was declining, the enthronement remained in some doubt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emperor Go-Kameyama
(c. 1347 – May 10, 1424) was the 99th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 1383 to October 21, 1392, becoming the last Emperor of the Southern Court. His personal name was . This 14th century sovereign was named after the 13th century Emperor Kameyama and ''go-'' (後), translates literally as "later"; and thus, he could be called the "Later Emperor Kameyama". The Japanese word "''go''" has also been translated to mean the "second one"; and in some older sources, this emperor may be identified as "Kameyama, the second" or as "Kameyama II". Genealogy He was the second son of Emperor Go-Murakami. His mother was Fujiwara Katsuko (藤原勝子), better known as Kaki Mon'in. Little is known of his empress or other consorts. Imperial Prince Tsuneatsu (恒敦) is believed to be his son. *Empress: Minamoto (Kitabatake) Nobuko, Kitabatake Akinobu's daughter **Third Son: Imperial Prince Yoshiyasu (良泰親王; 1370–1443) ** Imperial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanboku-chō Period
The , also known as the Northern and Southern Courts period, was a period in Japanese history between 1336-1392 CE, during the formative years of the Ashikaga shogunate, Muromachi (Ashikaga) shogunate. Ideologically, the two courts fought for 50 years, with the South giving up to the North in 1392. In reality the Northern court was under the power of the Ashikaga shogunate and had little real independence. The destruction of the Kamakura shogunate of 1333 and the failure of the Kenmu Restoration in 1336 opened up a legitimacy crisis for the new shogunate. Institutional changes in the estate system (''shōen'') that formed the bedrock of the income of nobles and warriors altered the status of the various social groups. The establishment of the Ashikaga shogunate broadened the economic base of the warriors, while undercutting the noble proprietors. However, this trend had started already with the Kamakura Shogun#Shogunate, ''bakufu''. Background During the early period, there ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitabatake Clan
The Kitabatake clan was a clan that ruled south Ise Province in Japan and had strong ties to the eastern provinces through Pacific sea routes. Among its leaders included Kitabatake Tomonori. Clan heads # Kitabatake Masaie (1215–1274, founder) # Kitabatake Morochika (1244–1315) # Kitabatake Moroshige (1270–1322) # Kitabatake Chikafusa (1293–1354) # Kitabatake Akiyoshi (1326?–1383?) # Kitabatake Akiyasu (1361?–1414) # Kitabatake Mitsumasa (1382?–1429) # Kitabatake Noritomo (1423–1471) # Kitabatake Masasato (1449–1508) # Kitabatake Kichika (1468–1518) # Kitabatake Harutomo (1503–1563) # Kitabatake Tomonori (1528–1576) # Kitabatake Tomofusa (1547–1580) # Kitabatake Tomotoyo ( Oda Nobukatsu) (1558–1630) See also * Kitabatake Shrine References External linksKamon World{{in lang, ja Japanese clans Minamoto clan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitabatake Akinobu
(1320 – 1380) was a Japanese court noble, and an important supporter of the Southern Court during the Nanboku-chō Wars. His father was imperial advisor Kitabatake Chikafusa. His daughter became empress of Emperor Go-Kameyama. His ''kami'' is enshrined at Ryōzen Shrine in Date, Fukushima Fukushima Prefecture, which is one of the Fifteen Shrines of the Kenmu Restoration image:Minatogawa-jinja shinmon.jpg, Minatogawa Shrine The Fifteen Shrines of the Kenmu Restoration (建武中興十五社, ''Kenmu chūko jūgosha'') are a group of Shinto shrines dedicated to individuals and events of the Kenmu Restoration. Re .... References External linksJapanese biographical account {{DEFAULTSORT:Kitabatake, Akinobu 1320 births 1380 deaths Minamoto clan Kuge Deified Japanese men ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuge
The was a Japanese Aristocracy (class), aristocratic Social class, class that dominated the Japanese Imperial Court in Kyoto. The ''kuge'' were important from the establishment of Kyoto as the capital during the Heian period in the late 8th century until the rise of the Kamakura shogunate in the 12th century, at which point it was eclipsed by the ''Bushi (warrior), bushi''. The ''kuge'' still provided a weak court around the Emperor of Japan, Emperor until the Meiji Restoration, when they merged with the ''daimyō'', regaining some of their status in the process, and formed the kazoku (peerage), which lasted until shortly after World War II (1947), when the Japanese peerage system was abolished. Though there is no longer an official status, members of the list of Kuge families, ''kuge'' families remain influential in Japanese society, government, and industry. History ''Kuge'' (from Middle Chinese ''kuwng-kæ'' , "ducal family", or "nobility" in a pre–Kazoku, peerage context) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kami
are the Deity, deities, Divinity, divinities, Spirit (supernatural entity), spirits, mythological, spiritual, or natural phenomena that are venerated in the traditional Shinto religion of Japan. ''Kami'' can be elements of the landscape, forces of nature, beings and the qualities that these beings express, and/or the spirits of venerated dead people. Many ''kami'' are considered the ancient ancestors of entire Japanese clans, clans (some ancestors became ''kami'' upon their death if they were able to embody the values and virtues of ''kami'' in life). Traditionally, great leaders like the Emperor of Japan, Emperor could be or became ''kami''. In Shinto, ''kami'' are not separate from nature, but are of nature, possessing positive and negative, and good and evil characteristics. They are manifestations of , the interconnecting energy of the universe, and are considered exemplary of what humanity should strive towards. ''Kami'' are believed to be "hidden" from this world, and in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryōzen Shrine
is a Shinto shrine located on Mount Ryōzen in the former town of Ryozen, within the city of Date, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Its main festivals are held annually on April 22 and October 10. The shrine was founded in 1881, and enshrines the ''kami'' of Kitabatake Chikafusa, Kitabatake Akiie, Kitabatake Akinobu, and Kitabatake Morichika. It is one of the Fifteen Shrines of the Kenmu Restoration. Access The shrine is 35 minutes from Fukushima Station or 16 minutes from the Abukuma Express Line's Hobara Station by car. See also *Fifteen Shrines of the Kenmu Restoration image:Minatogawa-jinja shinmon.jpg, Minatogawa Shrine The Fifteen Shrines of the Kenmu Restoration (建武中興十五社, ''Kenmu chūko jūgosha'') are a group of Shinto shrines dedicated to individuals and events of the Kenmu Restoration. Re ... External linksVideo of tsunami damage to shrine Shinto shrines in Fukushima Prefecture Date, Fukushima 1881 establishments in Japan {{Shinto-stub Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
