Ogata, Oita
Encyclopedia
was a town
located in Ōno District
, Ōita
, Japan
.
On March 31, 2005 Ogata was merged with the towns of Asaji
, Inukai
, Mie
and Ōno
, and the villages of Chitose
and Kiyokawa
, all from Ōno District
, to form the new city of Bungo-Ōno
.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population
of 6,277 and the density
of 42.42 persons per km². The total area was 147.96 km².
. Saburo, feared by many as the "descendent of a giant serpent", also appears in the Tale of Heike and is said to have contributed greatly to Minamoto no Yoshitsune's success in the battle of Dan-no-ura. Ogata town is home to three shrines built by Saburo, called "Ogata Sansha". Saburo himself is enshrined in one of these, called the "Ninomiya Hachiman Shrine", where his name is still transmitted to today's generation.
Ogata Saburo Koreyoshi's younger brother Ogata Shuma "Jiraiya
" is believed to be the first "Ninjia" in Japanese folklore.
The legend in the "Heike Tales" refers to Yoshitune's decision to lead his armies in Kyshu. According to Helen Craig McCullough, she references the unique disposition of Minamoto choosing his chief warrior. Ogata Saburo Koreyoshi commanded the largest armies in Kyshu and marched in
the name of the future Shogun
that would lead to the establishment of the Kamakura period
. While establishing the "Ogata" clan-Saburo also built one of the most famous castles in Kyshu - Oka Castle (ja) for the new Shogun. Today Oka Castle remains in ruins after many wars. However, the legacy of Ogata Saburo Koreyoshi and the establishment of the Ogata clan in Japan was historic.
Towns of Japan
A town is a local administrative unit in Japan. It is a local public body along with prefecture , city , and village...
located in Ōno District
Ono District, Oita
' was a district located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan.As of January 1, 2005 the district had 6 towns and 2 villages.* Asaji* Chitose* Inukai* Kiyokawa* Mie* Notsu* Ogata* Ōno...
, Ōita
Oita Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan on Kyūshū Island. The prefectural capital is the city of Ōita.- History :Around the 6th century Kyushu consisted of four regions: Tsukushi-no-kuni 筑紫国, Hi-no-kuni 肥国, and Toyo no kuni...
, Japan
Japan
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.
On March 31, 2005 Ogata was merged with the towns of Asaji
Asaji, Oita
was a town located in Ōno District, Ōita, Japan.On March 31, 2005 Asaji was merged with the towns of Inukai, Mie, Ogata and Ōno, and the villages of Chitose and Kiyokawa, all from Ōno District, to form the new city of Bungo-Ōno....
, Inukai
Inukai, Oita
was a town located in Ōno District, Ōita, Japan.On March 31, 2005 Inukai was merged with the towns of Asaji, Mie, Ogata and Ōno, and the villages of Chitose and Kiyokawa, all from Ōno District, to form the new city of Bungo-Ōno....
, Mie
Mie, Oita
was a town located in Ōno District, Ōita, Japan.On March 31, 2005 Mie was merged with the towns of Asaji, Inukai, Ogata and Ōno, and the villages of Chitose and Kiyokawa, all from Ōno District, to form the new city of Bungo-Ōno....
and Ōno
Ono, Oita
was a town located in Ōno District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan.On March 31, 2005 Ōno was merged with the towns of Asaji, Inukai, Mie and Ogata, and the villages of Chitose and Kiyokawa, all from Ōno District, to form the new city of Bungo-Ōno....
, and the villages of Chitose
Chitose, Oita
was a village located in Ōno District, Ōita, Japan.On March 31, 2005 Chitose was merged with the towns of Asaji, Inukai, Mie, Ogata and Ōno, and the village of Kiyokawa, all from Ōno District, to form the new city of Bungo-Ōno....
and Kiyokawa
Kiyokawa, Oita
was a village located in Ōno District, Ōita, Japan.On March 31, 2005 Kiyokawa was merged with the towns of Asaji, Inukai, Mie, Ogata and Ōno, and the village of Chitose, all from Ōno District, to form the new city of Bungo-Ōno....
, all from Ōno District
Ono District, Oita
' was a district located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan.As of January 1, 2005 the district had 6 towns and 2 villages.* Asaji* Chitose* Inukai* Kiyokawa* Mie* Notsu* Ogata* Ōno...
, to form the new city of Bungo-Ōno
Bungo-ono, Oita
is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on March 31, 2005 as a result of the merger between the municipalities of Asaji, Chitose, Inukai, Kiyokawa, Mie, Ogata and Ōno ....
.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population
Population
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of 6,277 and the density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
of 42.42 persons per km². The total area was 147.96 km².
History
The history of Ogata town is based on ancient Japanese history that includes the legendary hero Ogata no Saburo KoreyoshiOgata no Saburo Koreyoshi
, nicknamed , is a Japanese nobleman, warrior who played a major role in the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate. His full name is .The "Tales of Genji" establish that Ogata commanded the largest armies on Kyūshū....
. Saburo, feared by many as the "descendent of a giant serpent", also appears in the Tale of Heike and is said to have contributed greatly to Minamoto no Yoshitsune's success in the battle of Dan-no-ura. Ogata town is home to three shrines built by Saburo, called "Ogata Sansha". Saburo himself is enshrined in one of these, called the "Ninomiya Hachiman Shrine", where his name is still transmitted to today's generation.
Ogata Saburo Koreyoshi's younger brother Ogata Shuma "Jiraiya
Jiraiya
Jiraiya , the title character of the Japanese folktale Jiraiya Gōketsu Monogatari , is a ninja who uses shapeshifting magic to morph into a gigantic toad. The heir of a powerful clan in Kyūshū of the same name, Jiraiya fell in love with Tsunade, a beautiful young princess who masters snail magic...
" is believed to be the first "Ninjia" in Japanese folklore.
The legend in the "Heike Tales" refers to Yoshitune's decision to lead his armies in Kyshu. According to Helen Craig McCullough, she references the unique disposition of Minamoto choosing his chief warrior. Ogata Saburo Koreyoshi commanded the largest armies in Kyshu and marched in
the name of the future Shogun
Shogun
A was one of the hereditary military dictators of Japan from 1192 to 1867. In this period, the shoguns, or their shikken regents , were the de facto rulers of Japan though they were nominally appointed by the emperor...
that would lead to the establishment of the Kamakura period
Kamakura period
The is a period of Japanese history that marks the governance by the Kamakura Shogunate, officially established in 1192 in Kamakura by the first shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo....
. While establishing the "Ogata" clan-Saburo also built one of the most famous castles in Kyshu - Oka Castle (ja) for the new Shogun. Today Oka Castle remains in ruins after many wars. However, the legacy of Ogata Saburo Koreyoshi and the establishment of the Ogata clan in Japan was historic.