Shōni clan

Shōni (少弐氏, Shōni-shi) was a family of Japanese nobles descended from the Fujiwara family, many of whom held high government offices in Kyūshū. Prior to the Kamakura period (1185–1333), "Shōni" was originally a title and post within the Kyūshū (Dazaifu) government, roughly translating to "Junior Counselor", and working under a (大弐). Members of the family would play an important role in commanding the defense against the Mongol invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281.

Shōni clan

Shōni (少弐氏, Shōni-shi) was a family of Japanese nobles descended from the Fujiwara family, many of whom held high government offices in Kyūshū. Prior to the Kamakura period (1185–1333), "Shōni" was originally a title and post within the Kyūshū (Dazaifu) government, roughly translating to "Junior Counselor", and working under a (大弐). Members of the family would play an important role in commanding the defense against the Mongol invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281.