Uwai Satokane

• Born: 1545
• Died: 1589
• Titles: Ise no kami
• Other names: Kakuken
• Distinction: Shimazu retainer

Akitane was one of Shimazu Yoshihisa's top councilors and was well-known for his wisdom and cultural acumen. Parts of his diary survives as a glimpse into the court of a 16th Century daimyô. He was given Miyazaki in Hyûga province after that province was subdued by 1579.

References

• Initial text from Sengoku Biographical Dictionary (Samurai-Archives.com) FWSeal & CEWest, 2005