Takanori Kojima

Background

Takanori, son of Norinaga Kojima, was born in the province of Bizen, Japan.

Career

When Emperor Go-Daigo had to flee in 1331 from the army of Hojo, Takanori lifted troops and fought for the Southern Dynasty. When Go-Daigo was able to return to Kyoto in 1333, Takanori accompanied him to the capital. He helped with the destruction of Rokuhara.

Later Takanori served under Nitta Yoshisada and fought in the province of Harima in 1338 against Akamatsu Norimura (1277-1350), who had just joined the Ashikaga. After the death of Yoshisadas in 1338 Takanori Kojima followed Wakiya Yoshiharu to Shikoku and then returned in 1340 to Bizen. Besieged by Ashikaga Takauji, he went to Kyoto and then fled to Shinano. There he shaved his head and called himself Shijun. He reappeared in 1352 and participated with his dug troops at the Battle of Otoko-yama , which enabled the entry of Emperor Go-Murakami in Kyoto.

It is not known what happened to Takanori afterwards.

Connections

Father:

Kojima Norinaga