
Sengoku figure
今川義元
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1554
Kai-Sagami-Suruga Alliance Is Formed
Suruga sideThe Takeda, Hōjō, and Imagawa established an alliance through marriages among their children.
1555
Month 8
Second Battle of Kawanakajima
Mediator of the settlementTakeda Harunobu and Nagao Kagetora faced each other across the Sai River for more than 200 days. Because Asahiyama Castle would not fall there was no decisive battle, and the two sides came to terms through the mediation of Imagawa Yoshimoto.
1560
Month 5
Imagawa Yoshimoto’s March to Kyoto
Commanded the Owari invasion forceImagawa Yoshimoto leads troops from Suruga, Tōtōmi, and Mikawa to invade Owari, capturing strongholds such as Odaka Castle and increasing pressure.
6/12
Battle of Okehazama
Commanded the Imagawa army; killed in battleOda Nobunaga launches a surprise attack and slays Imagawa Yoshimoto, seizing dominance in Owari.
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