Samurai History & Culture Japan - Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first Kamakura Shogun, was born on this day, May 9, 1147 Yoritomo's paternal grandfather, Minamoto no Tameyoshi was head of the noble
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Minamoto Yoritomo (May 9, 1147 — February 9, 1199), Japanese statesman, warrior | World Biographical Encyclopedia
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Modern Reproduction of: Parody of Minamoto no Yoritomo releasing cranes at Yuigahama | Honolulu Museum of Art
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