Miyoshi Kazuari

Miyoshi Kazuari, better known as (1532 - 1561) was the son of Miyoshi Motonaga, retainer of the Miyoshi clan. Kazuari soon became adopted by the Sogo family, takeing control of the Sogo Castle. Kazuari was known as a very competent and valiant retainer. Even though this was true, Kazuari suddenly died during the year of 1561, which might have been arranged by Matsunaga Hisahide. After Kazuari's death, his son, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu was adopted by his younger brother, Miyoshi Nagayoshi.