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安東愛季
A Warring States lord of northern Dewa Province. He united the Hiyama and Minato branches of the Ando clan, and in 1577, tradition says, handed their castles to his heir and rebuilt Wakimoto Castle as his own residence.
He presented falcons to Oda Nobunaga, and he was later given court rank and the title of chamberlain. He died in 1587 during a campaign against the Tozawa clan and was buried at Hozoji temple below Wakimoto Castle, according to the chronology in Oga City's brochure.
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Oga, Akita
脇本城
A Warring States castle made by reshaping an entire hill on the Oga Peninsula, where it juts into the Sea of Japan, out of earth alone. It covers about 150 hectares.
rebuilt the castle as his residence in 1577 (tradition)Record source: article
In-depth article
Oga, Akita
脇本城
A Warring States castle made by reshaping an entire hill on the Oga Peninsula, where it juts into the Sea of Japan, out of earth alone. It covers about 150 hectares.
Rebuilt / expandedRecord source: wikipedia
