Kikuchi Takefusa was the 10th head of the Kikuchi clan of Higo Province and gained fame for himself and his clan during the defense of Japan during both Mongol invasions of Japan.
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Sohara Park monument for the Mongolian invasion.
From the scroll Mōko Shūrai Ekotoba commissioned in 1293 by Takezaki Suenaga who is the rider in red armor. You can see the defensive wall at Hakata known as "Genko Borui". Takefusa sits on the wall with a hinomaru design fan inspecting his troops.
Also from the Mōko Shūrai Ekotoba: Takefusa and his men boarding the Mongolian ships. You can see Takefusa cutting off a Mongol soldier's head.
Kikuchi Shrine is the burial place of many of the clan heads including Takefusa.About this person
Country
JapanStatus
deceased
Dates
Lived 1245 to 1285 · aged 40
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6 languages
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