Background
Akitakai Hamuro was born in 1072. Second son of Tamefusa Kajuji, founder of the Hamuro family.
Akitakai Hamuro was born in 1072. Second son of Tamefusa Kajuji, founder of the Hamuro family.
Served Emperors Horikawa, Toba and Sutoku. Much favored by ex-Emperor Shirakawa, he attained great power in the Court by attending the ex-ruler at night. He was nicknamed Yoru-no-Kampaku (adviser to the emperor) of the Night.