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Battle of Mimikawa

1578 · 16th century

The Battle of Mimikawa was fought in 1578 on the Mimi River in Hyūga Province, Kyushu, between the Ōtomo and the Shimazu. Ōtomo Sōrin's army, advancing to restore an exiled client lord, was drawn into a trap and routed with heavy losses. The defeat broke Ōtomo power and allowed the Shimazu and the Ryūzōji to expand across Kyushu.

Mentioned in 3 state histories

Otomo clan domainShimazu clan domainRyuzoji clan domain

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Battle of Mimikawa. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-mimikawa
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