General Nogi Maresuke
乃木希典
Meiji-era general (1849–1912) who captured Port Arthur in the Russo-Japanese War; performed junshi (ritual suicide) upon Emperor Meiji's death
About
General Nogi Maresuke (1849–1912) was one of Japan's most revered military commanders of the Meiji era. He commanded the bloody siege of Port Arthur (Lüshun) during the Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905), which succeeded at enormous cost. After Emperor Meiji's death on September 13, 1912, Nogi and his wife Shizuko performed junshi—ritual suicide to follow the emperor in death—an act that shocked and moved the nation.
He is enshrined at Nogi Jinja shrines in Tokyo and Kyoto. He is venerated as a model of samurai loyalty, selflessness, and military virtue.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nogi Shrine 乃木神社 | Tokyo | independent |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is General Nogi Maresuke in Japanese mythology?
General Nogi Maresuke (乃木希典) is Meiji-era general (1849–1912) who captured Port Arthur in the Russo-Japanese War; performed junshi (ritual suicide) upon Emperor Meiji's death. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to General Nogi Maresuke?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to General Nogi Maresuke, including Nogi Shrine.
What myths involve General Nogi Maresuke?
General Nogi Maresuke appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as Meiji-era general (1849–1912) who captured Port Arthur in the Russo-Japanese War; performed junshi (ritual suicide) upon Emperor Meiji's death.