Amakasu clan
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The was a minor clan during the Sengoku period
of Japan
. It originated in Echigo Province
and eventually had to become a retainer under the powerful Nagao clan and, eventually, the Uesugi clan
.
In the 16th century, Amakasu Kagemochi
fought as a retainer of Uesugi Kenshin
. After Kenshin died in 1578, Kagemochi's descendants remained to serve Uesugi clan during the Edo period
.
Sengoku period
The or Warring States period in Japanese history was a time of social upheaval, political intrigue, and nearly constant military conflict that lasted roughly from the middle of the 15th century to the beginning of the 17th century. The name "Sengoku" was adopted by Japanese historians in reference...
of Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. It originated in Echigo Province
Echigo Province
was an old province in north-central Japan, on the shores of the Sea of Japan. It was sometimes called , with Echizen and Etchū Provinces. Today the area is part of Niigata Prefecture, which also includes the island which was the old Sado Province. This province was the northernmost part of the...
and eventually had to become a retainer under the powerful Nagao clan and, eventually, the Uesugi clan
Uesugi clan
The was a Japanese samurai clan, descended from the Fujiwara clan and particularly notable for their power in the Muromachi and Sengoku periods ....
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In the 16th century, Amakasu Kagemochi
Amakasu Kagemochi
was a retainer of the Uesugi in Japan during the Sengoku period of the 16th century.Kagemochi followed in fighting in support at the Fourth Battle of Kawanakajima during the year of 1561, guarding the ford of Amenomiya....
fought as a retainer of Uesugi Kenshin
Uesugi Kenshin
was a daimyo who ruled Echigo province in the Sengoku period of Japan.He was one of the most powerful lords of the Sengoku period. While chiefly remembered for his prowess on the battlefield, Kenshin is also regarded as an extremely skillful administrator who fostered the growth of local industries...
. After Kenshin died in 1578, Kagemochi's descendants remained to serve Uesugi clan during the Edo period
Edo period
The , or , is a division of Japanese history which was ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family, running from 1603 to 1868. The political entity of this period was the Tokugawa shogunate....
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