Shimo-Usa Province

Shimo-Usa province (下総国 -no kuni) was a province of Japan located in and around the northern part of modern Chiba Prefecture on the island of Honshu. Together with Kazusa, it was also called Sōshū.

Related Topics:
Province of Japan - Chiba Prefecture - Honshu - Kazusa

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Shimosa bordered on Hitachi, Kazusa, Kozuke, Musashi and Shimotsuke Provinces.

Related Topics:
Hitachi - Kozuke - Musashi - Shimotsuke Province

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The ancient provincial capital was near modern Ichikawa, although in feudal times Sakura was a more important center. Shimosa passed through various hands, and at times all or portions of it were ruled by stronger daimyo from Musashi or Kazusa.

Related Topics:
Ichikawa - Sakura

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