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Shakushain's Revolt breaks out in Hokkaido

When
1669
Where
Shibuchari River basin
Episodes
1

In 1669, Ainu chieftain Shakushain initiated a rebellion against the Matsumae clan in Hokkaido. The conflict originated from resource disputes with another Ainu group before expanding into a broader uprising against Japanese trading and governmental interests.

Episodes

  1. 1669 · Shibuchari River basinInitial Resource Conflict

    The revolt started as a fight for resources between Shakushain's people and another Ainu clan led by Hae.

Background and detail

Outbreak of Revolt. The revolt began in 1669 as a resource conflict between Shakushain's people and an Ainu clan led by Hae in the Shibuchari River basin. Shakushain subsequently called on all Ainu in Hokkaido to unite against the Matsumae, transforming a local dispute into a wider rebellion against Japanese authority.

People involved

  • Shakushain · Ainu chieftain and leader of the revolt
  • Matsumae clan · Japanese trading and governmental authority in Hokkaido

Sources

  1. Shakushain's revolt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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