Oyamazaki jinin - Oyamazaki jinin

Japanese: 大山崎神人 - おおやまざきじにん
Oyamazaki jinin - Oyamazaki jinin

...It has long been a key location for transportation and military purposes, with Yamazaki Station established in ancient times and Yamazaki Port thriving as the outer port of Nagaokakyo and Heiankyo. During the Muromachi period, the Oyamazaki jinin, who mainly engaged in kerosene business, were at the height of their power (Oyamazaki Oil Company). In 1582 (Tensho 10), the Battle of Yamazaki between Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Akechi Mitsuhide took place here, and it was Hideyoshi's base until Osaka Castle was built. ...

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Oyamazaki Jinjin" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…古くからの交通・軍事の要地で,古代には山崎駅が設けられ,山崎津は長岡京,平安京の外港として栄えた。室町時代は灯油を中心に商業活動を行う大山崎神人(じにん)の最盛期で,その活躍が目だった(大山崎油座)。1582年(天正10)には豊臣秀吉と明智光秀が戦った山崎の戦の舞台となり,大坂城が築城されるまで秀吉の本拠となった。…

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