Kitsuno was a concubine of Japanese daimyo, Oda Nobunaga during the Warring-states era (or Sengoku Period) in Japanese history. She was born into the third generation of the prosperous and influential Ikoma family in 1538 and her father was known as Iemune. Before Kitsuno became Oda Nobunaga's concubine, she was first wed to Yaheji Dota who unfortunately perished in the battle of Akechi. After the loss of her husband, Kitsuno returned to her family's home, Ikoma mansion. It was there that she met Oda Nobunaga. (more)
Type: person
Genres: politics
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Nōhime:
Nōhime also Kichō (帰蝶) or Lady/Princess Noh, was the wife of Oda Nobunaga, a major daimyo during the Sengoku period of Japanese history. Her proper name was Kichō, but since she came from Mino Province, she is most commonly referred to as Nōhime (Pri
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Daimyo:
The daimyo ( ) were the most powerful feudal rulers from the 10th century to the early 19th century in Japan following the Shogun. Though the term "daimyo" literally means "great name," the Japanese word actually comes from the words dai, meaning "la
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Sengoku period:
The Warring States period was a time of social upheaval, political intrigue, and nearly constant military conflict in Japan that lasted roughly from the middle of the 15th century to the beginning of the 17th century. Although the Ashikaga shogunate
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Concubinage:
Concubinage is the state of a woman or youth in an ongoing, quasi-matrimonial relationship with a man of higher social status. Typically, the man has an official wife and, in addition, one or more concubines. Concubines have limited rights of support
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Saitō Dōsan:
Saitō Dōsan was the epitome of the daimyo that dramatically rose and also fell from power in Sengoku period Japan. He was also known as the Serpent of Mino for his ruthless tactics.
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Oda Nobukatsu:
Oda Nobukatsu was a Japanese samurai of the Azuchi-Momoyama Period. He was the second son of Oda Nobunaga. He survived the decline of the Oda clan from political prominence, becoming a daimyo in the early Edo period.
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Oda Nobutada:
Oda Nobutada was the eldest son of Oda Nobunaga, and a samurai who fought in many battles during the Sengoku period. He commanded armies under his father in battles against Matsunaga Hisahide and against the Takeda clan. In 1582, his father was force
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Ikoma clan:
Ikoma clan was a Japanese clan who served Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu as retainer. Descending from Fujiwara Fusasaki of Northern Fujiwara clan, the clan moved to Owari during the Heian period and adopted the name "Ikoma".
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Tokuhime:
Tokuhime or Princess Toku (November 11, 1559 - February 16, 1636) was born the daughter of Japanese daimyo Oda Nobunaga. There is little historical data on Princess Toku, but we do know that she was married to Tokugawa Ieyasu's five year old son, No
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