1551: Tainei-ji Incident

1551: Tainei-ji Incident

Pursued by Sue Harukata's forces, Ōuchi Yoshitaka committed suicide at Tainei-ji in Nagato, fundamentally changing the Ōuchi political order.

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5/26

Sanada Yukitaka captures Tosshi Castle

Through stratagem, Sanada Yukitaka captured Tosshi Castle. This success is said to have allowed him to reclaim his base at Sanada and establish his position within the Takeda domain.

Sources　上田市「紙本墨書生島足島神社文書　砥石城攻略」

Month 9

Tainei-ji Incident

Pursued by Sue Harukata's forces, Ōuchi Yoshitaka committed suicide at Tainei-ji, transforming the Ōuchi political order.

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Ōuchi Yoshitaka・Took his own life in the face of Sue Harukata's revoltSue Harukata・Led the revolt

Sources　長門市「大寧寺境内」／長門市「大内義隆主従の墓所」／山口県「山口県の文化財 大寧寺本堂」

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Xavier receives official permission to preach in Yamaguchi

Xavier obtained Japan's first official permission to preach from Ōuchi Yoshitaka. Using the abandoned temple of Daidōji as a base, he began his activities in Yamaguchi.

Sources　山口市観光情報サイト「西の京　やまぐち」大内氏の歴史

Ōtomo Yoshishige meets with Xavier

Ōtomo Yoshishige of Bungo invited Xavier to meet with him and granted permission for Christian missionary work. This marked the beginning of the Ōtomo clan's engagement with Christianity.

Sources　大分市「大友宗麟とその時代」