Soga Tokimune (Goro)
Soga Tokimune (Goro)
Younger Soga Brother (Goro)
1174-1193 · 享年 19歳
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Three Surprising Facts
Arguing the Justice of the Vendetta Before Yoritomo — The Final Moments of a 20-Year-Old Warrior
On the night of May 1193, during the great Fuji hunt, Soga Goro Tokimune and his elder brother Juro raided the camp of Kudo Suketsune and achieved their vengeance. But Juro was slain in the chaos, and Goro charged alone into Yoritomo's own quarters. Seized by the palace guards and brought before Yoritomo himself, Goro fearlessly declared—according to the Tale of the Soga—"Avenging a father is the duty of a warrior. I have not a single regret." Yoritomo is said to have marveled at his courage, but Goro was nonetheless executed that same year at age 20. His fearless valor was celebrated as the model of a warrior for centuries, inspiring countless works of Noh, Kabuki, and Joruri.
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From birth to death
Second son of Kawazu Sukeyasu. Placed at Hakone Gongen as a child to become a monk, he instead resolved with his elder brother Juro to avenge their father. In 1193, during the hunt at Fuji, they slew Kudo Suketsune. Goro then charged into Yoritomo's own quarters but was captured. He boldly stated his reasons for the vendetta before Yoritomo and was executed at age 20. His fearless valor was celebrated for centuries.
Personality
A bold, impetuous young warrior who fearlessly asserted the justice of his vendetta before Yoritomo himself. If Juro was the man of sentiment, Goro was the man of valor.
Historical Significance
A protagonist of the Soga tale alongside his brother. Their vendetta is celebrated as one of Japan's three great vendettas, alongside the Ako ronin and the Igagoe.
Family Tree
Parents
Father
?-1176
Kawazu Sukeyasu
Assassinated by Kudo Suketsune.
Self
Soga Tokimune (Goro)
1174-1193
Siblings
Elder brother
1172-1193
Soga Sukenari (Juro)
Killed in the vendetta attack.
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