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previously get a full view of the shoreline of Tokyo Bay as well as the nearby Chiba Port. The space between the inner citadel and the site of the observation platform is low, but that is the site of a waterless canal that was set up as a defense measure. Then, where actually was the place that the Chiba clan used as their mansion? One theory suggests that it was the area nearby present-day Chiba District Court, which was formerly called the “palace remains” and surrounded by a rectangular-shaped moat and earthworks. However, due to the fact

Oyumi region where he was based, which led to it becoming the political hub of a Kantō in the early days of the Warring States Period. In 1538, Yoshiaki was killed in the First Battle of Kōnodai, resulting in the Hara clan regaining control of Oyumi Castle, but they were then attacked by the Satomi Clan, who wanted to seize control of the coast of Tokyo Bay. The Hara clan was supported by the Hōjō Clan, but the Satomi Clan captured the Oyumi region in 1570, leading to the Hara Clan relocating their headquarters to Usui Castle (Sakura City).

the coming-of-age ceremony for Chiba Masatane in 1505, a cavalry of 500 horsemen rode from Motosakura Castle to Takashina and entered the castle. There, the senior vassal got three candidates for his posthumous name, which would be changed as a result of the coming-of-age ceremony. He then travelled to Myōken Shrine and made his selection by drawing lots in front of the shrine’s altar. It is written that Chiba Masatane waited for the name selection, then joined the chief retainer at the Myōken Shrine for a feast. Takashina Castle played a crucial role in

Knowledge Spots｜Chibanosuke Guide 3What color were rice ears in the Yayoi period? Chibanosuke Guide They were growing rice in the Yayoi period, right? Aye, the Yayoi people cultivated the lowlands, built facilities to bring water to the fields, and then started paddy rice cultivation. But, recent research has revealed that rice was also cultivated during the Jomon period. Was rice in the Yayoi period different from rice we have today? Rice grain impressions left on Yayoi earthenware transferred with silicon Indeed. It seems that there were individual differences in the height and size of the ears of rice in

Knowledge Spots｜Chibanosuke Guide 8How Big Were Horses in the Old Days? Chibanosuke Guide Is this what Japanese horses used to look like? They're so small— kind of like Nomao. H-hey! I’m still growing, you know! Back then, horses stood about 130 centimeters tall at the shoulder— about the size of a modern pony. Even the famous warhorses in The Tale of the Heike were only a little over 140 centimeters. Bones found at samurai residences in Kamakura suggest the same size. Horses today are way bigger, right? Aye. Thoroughbreds, which are common today, stand around 160

quite. Some members of the Chiba clan actually sided with Yoshiaki. In the Warring States period, it was quite common for people— even within the same family—to switch sides depending on what benefited them. ’Twas the way of the times. So the Chiba clan wasn’t exactly united, then.

Saving grace of Myōken Chibanosuke Guide Myōken-sama is riding on a cloud… What is he doing? T'was when Fujiwara no Chikamasa, fighting for the Heike clan , launched an attack on Chiba. Lord Tsunetane’s grandson, Lord Naritane, stood to face him—but he was outnumbered. Then Myōken-sama appeared and came to their aid, turning the tide of battle in their favor!

Knowledge Spots｜Chibanosuke Guide 23Why Was He Bound? Chibanosuke Guide Whoa—what did this man do to get tied up like that? That’s Kokubu Saburō, a member of our clan. He kidnapped our young lord, Kamewakamaru-sama. But then—an arrow flew from Myōken-sama’s shrine, revealing that they located in Shinagawa. And that’s how the culprit was caught.

Hall? Chibanosuke Guide I wonder who built this fine hall? The Myōken Hall was lost in a fire. But during the Warring States period, our Lord Chikatane gathered the strength of his clan and retainers to rebuild it in the 19th year of Tenbun (1550). It was then that additional explanation text was added, completing this picture scroll.

Is One Koku? Chibanosuke Guide 1.8-Liter Sake Bottle (Isshōbin) What’s a “koku,” anyway? 'Tis a unit for measuring rice. Wait, they even used rice to describe the size of domains and villages? That’s kind of wild. Indeed. For people back then, measuring things in rice was familiar and easy to grasp. D’you know those 1.8-liter sake bottles? One koku equals 180 liters—that’s 100 of those sake bottles!