A battle picture scroll between the Katakura and Sanada armies! A report from the 17th Onikojuro Festival [Miyagi Prefecture]

in Shiroishi City, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary as a city this yearthe 17th Oni Kojuro Festivalwas held

This is a festival that represents Shiroishi City and is held every year in early October. This article is a local report with plenty of photos of the event

What is the Onikojuro Festival?

The Oni Kojuro Festival is a festival that has been held since 2008, with the main venue being the main keep plaza of Shiroishi Castle in Shiroishi City. The highlight is undoubtedly the main event,"The Battle of Domyoji in the Summer Campaign of Osaka.

"Continued Top 100 Castles of Japan,"has been selected as one of thethe three-story turret of Shiraishi Castle's keep, whichThe battle scene featuring over 100 armored warriors against the backdrop of

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Miyagi Prefecture also has a castle with a castle tower! Shiroishi Castle, the residence of Katakura Kagetsuna, a senior retainer of the Date clan

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When we think of famous castles in the Tohoku region, we think of Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture, Aizuwakamatsu Castle in Fukushima Prefecture, and Sendai Castle in Miyagi Prefecture! Unfortunately, Sendai Castle no longer has a castle tower. However, that doesn't mean there aren't any castles with towers in Miyagi Prefecture. Located in the southern part of Miyagi Prefecture, Shiroishi City is home to Shiroishi Castle, which was once the residence of the Katakura clan, who served as senior vassals of the Date clan. This time, we'll be introducing Shiroishi Castle! What is Shiroishi Castle? Shiroishi Castle is a flatland castle located in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture, and is also known as Masuoka Castle. Historical documents related to Shiroishi Castle are extremely scarce, making it difficult to know when and by whom it was built.

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In addition to the above, the 2024 event featured many other performances, includingthe Sakaki-ryu Omachi Kaguraby the Shiroishi City Fire Brigadetraditional ladder climbingby the Shiroishi Iaido Association and the Sendai Claniaido demonstrationsby the Otakazawa Children's Taiko GroupGenbu-tai; Kagetuna BayashiDatethe Oshu-Sendai Hospitality GroupBushotai. Approximately 8,000 tourists from within and outside the prefecture visited the event.

In addition, it appears that another stage event was also taking place at Smile Square in the center of Shiroishi City

Main event: "Osaka Summer Battle: Battle of Domyoji"

The main event, "The Battle of Domyoji in the Summer Siege of Osaka," is one of the actual battles that took place during the Summer Siege of Osaka in 1615

the second head of the Shiraishi Katakura family,Katakura Kojuro Shigenagaled the vanguard of the Date army. He defeated Goto Matabei, Susukida Kanesuke, and others,"Oni Kojuro"known throughout the land.

who fought against the Katakura unit as a rear-end forceSanada Yukimura, recognized the enemy general Shigenaga as a general of both wisdom and courage, and entrusted his daughter,Oume, to him. This anecdote is preserved, and the Oni Kojuro Festival recreates this series of interactions between Sanada Yukimura and Shigenaga.

By the way, there are several historical sites in Shiroishi city that provide evidence to support this anecdote

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Three historical sites related to the Date clan's vanguard, "Oni Kojuro," Katakura Shigenaga, and Sanada Yukimura [Miyagi Prefecture]

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In Shiroishi City, there are historical sites connected to Sanada Yukimura and his descendants, who were enemies but united by a strange bond during the Summer Siege of Osaka, a battle that led to the Tokugawa Shogunate's annihilation of the Toyotomi clan. This time, we will introduce three such sites. Three Historical Sites Related to Sanada Yukimura: The Summer Siege of Osaka took place in 1615. Because Katakura's head, Kagetsuna, was bedridden and unable to participate, Katakura Kojuro Shigenaga, who would later become the second head of the family, led the Date forces as the vanguard. He defeated Goto Matabei, Susukida Kanesuke, and others at the Battle of Domyojiguchi, making the name "Oni Kojuro" known throughout the country...

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Onikojuro Festival <Information>

• Name: 17th Onikojuro Festival
• Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
• Location: Shiroishi Castle Honmaru Square and other locations
• Official URL:http://onikojuro.jp/

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Traveling around the Tohoku region, I enjoy drinking delicious sake and exploring the local history, traditions, and customs. I write articles based on my interests. I'm currently interested in folk performing arts, local toys, and folk beliefs