* 1570/8 Nobunaga initiates hostilities with the [[Ishiyama Honganji]].
* 1570/8 Nobunaga initiates hostilities with the [[Ishiyama Honganji]].
** Nobunaga gains control of Sakai ([[Settsu province]]).
** Nobunaga gains control of Sakai ([[Settsu province]]).
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** The [[Battle of Imayama]]: Ôtomo troops are defeated by a Ryûzôji army led by [[Nabeshima Naoshige]]. This victory allows [[Ryûzôji Takanobu]] to extend his power in Hizen.
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** The [[Battle of Imayama]]: Ôtomo troops are defeated by a Ryûzôji army led by [[Nabeshima Naoshige]]. This victory allows [[Ryuzoji Takanobu|Ryûzôji Takanobu]] to extend his power in Hizen.
* 1570/12 Oda Nobunaga attacks the Nagashima monto.
* 1570/12 Oda Nobunaga attacks the Nagashima monto.