A Kamakura-period warrior of the Yokoyama Party, one of the Musashi Seven Parties. He built his residence at Yabe in Sagami Province. The Yokoyama Party, linked by marriage to Wada Yoshimori, joined his side in the 1213 Battle of Wada, where Yoshikane died at age 67. In 1303, his descendants are said to have erected a memorial stone tablet in his honor.

A warrior who honored his marriage ties to Wada Yoshimori, joining his losing cause and dying in battle.

The Yokoyama Party vanished from the historical stage after its defeat in the Battle of Wada, but a memorial stone tablet said to have been erected by his descendants still stands at the Yabe Castle site as a remembrance of Yoshikane.