1552: Kantō Kanrei Uesugi Norimasa Leaves Hirai Castle

Under pressure from the Hōjō, Kantō Kanrei Uesugi Norimasa abandoned his base at Hirai Castle and later sought refuge with Nagao Kagetora in Echigo. This marked a major advance in Hōjō expansion toward Kōzuke.

Events this year

1/28

Ashikaga Yoshiteru's Return to the Capital and the Rise of Miyoshi Nagayoshi

Peace was established between Yoshiteru and Miyoshi Nagayoshi, and Yoshiteru returned to the capital. Nagayoshi became 御供衆 (shogun's attendant) of the shogunate, gaining a position as a direct retainer of the shogun exceeding that of a mere guardian's deputy.

Sources　大東市「飯盛城跡調査報告会冊子」

Month 2

Yasumi Munefusa Assassinates Kayafuri Kentsugu

After the assassination of Yusa Naganori, Kayafuri Kentsugu of Takaya Castle and Yasumi Munefusa of Iimori Castle became rivals in Kawachi. Munefusa assassinated Kentsugu and rose to prominence in Kawachi.

Sources　大東市「安見宗房」

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上杉憲政が平井城を退去

後北条氏の圧迫を受けた関東管領・上杉憲政は本拠の平井城を退去し、後に越後へ亡命した。

Uesugi Norimasa・Driven out by the Later Hojo and fled to Echigo

Sources　藤岡市「中世関東の要、平井城と関東管領上杉氏の盛衰」

Amago Haruhisa Appointed Guardian of Eight Provinces

Amago Haruhisa was appointed by the shogunate as 修理大夫 (Minister of Repairs) and guardian of eight provinces in Sanin and Sanyo, adding official authority to his military expansion.

Sources　岡山県「下克上の時代」