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Hojo Soun Statue

Hojo Soun (1432-1519) was the leader of the influencial samurai family, the Hojo. He was of Taira lineage and came from the Ise area. After invading Izu in 1493, he became the first of the Sengoku daimyo (feudal lords). His statue sits here in front of Odawara Station.

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Uploaded on December 11, 2009
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