Harada Nobutane

Harada Nobutane (原田 信種, 1560–1598) was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period through Azuchi-Momoyama period, who served the Akizuki clan of Kyūshū. His court title was Shimotsuke no kami (下野守). He was born to Kusano Chikanaga,[1] but was adopted as heir to the Harada family. He became a vassal of Toyotomi Hideyoshi following Hideyoshi's invasion of Kyūshū; Harada then served as yoriki under Sassa Narimasa and Katō Kiyomasa. He joined Katō Kiyomasa's force in Korea, and died at the Siege of Ulsan.[2]

In this Japanese name, the family name is Harada.
Harada Nobutane
Born1560
Kyūshū, Japan
Died1598
Ulsan, Korea
OccupationAkizuki clan retainer, Toyotomi clan retainer

References
  1. (in Japanese) "Kusano-shi" on Harimaya.com
  2. (in Japanese) "Harada-shi" on Harimaya.com

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