Ōtani Yoshitsugu was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period through the Azuchi-Momoyama Period. He was also known by his court title Junior Assistant Minister of Justice or Gyōbu-shōyū. He was born
An ukiyo-e of Ōtani Yoshitsugu
Otani Yoshitsugu Battle standard
Grave of Ōtani Yoshitsugu
Ishida Mitsunari was a Japanese samurai and military commander of the late Sengoku period of Japan. He is probably best remembered as the commander of the Western army in the Battle of Sekigahara foll
Ōtani Yoshitsugu
…the Toyotomi's Odawara campaign and Korean campaign. Ōtani Yoshitsugu is well known in Japan for two main aspects: his leprosy, and his friendship with Ishida Mitsunari. While it has not been determined that Yoshitsugu actually suffered from leprosy, rumors circulated that Otani Yoshitsugu was suspected of being the…
Ishida Mitsunari Banner and Battle Standard
Ishida Mitsunari's letter to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, expressing a negative opinion of some generals' (including Kobayakawa Hideaki) reckless action during the Japanese invasions of Korea.
The "Ishida Masamune". Made by the legendary blacksmith Masamune.