Hojo

Hojo was a powerful government minister and regent in Japan during the Kamakura period (1185–1333). Serving as the chief advisor to the shogun, Hojo acted as the de facto ruler, managing military, political, and administrative affairs. The Hojo family held the real power behind the shogunate, maintaining stability and control during this era of feudal rule. Their influence extended over samurai clans and the governance of Japan, making them key figures in Japanese history.