Hojo Masako

Wife of Minamoto no Yoritomo (1157-1225), known as the "Nun Shogun" for her influence after his death. Her speech is said to have rallied the shogunate's forces during the 1221 Jokyu War.

Historical Stories

The Jokyu War

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Spots

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

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Journeys