Hoshina

Hoshina is a Japanese surname. It is most commonly associated with a branch of the Takeda clan and, later, a prominent cadet branch of the Tokugawa clan.

Notable People with the Surname Hoshina:

• Hoshina Masamitsu (保科 正光, 1596–1648): A daimyo of the early Edo period. He was the second son of Tokugawa Hidetada, the second shogun, and became the adopted son of Hoshina Masanao, thus founding the Hoshina clan lineage.

• Hoshina Masayuki (保科 正之, 1611–1673): The son of Tokugawa Hidetada and half-brother of Tokugawa Iemitsu (the third shogun). He was adopted into the Hoshina clan and served as regent for his nephew, Tokugawa Ietsuna, the fourth shogun. He is considered a wise and influential figure in early Edo period politics and administration. He greatly contributed to the stability and prosperity of the Aizu Domain.

• Hoshina Masaari (保科 正益, 1642–1696): Daimyo of the Aizu Domain and son of Hoshina Masayuki.

• The Hoshina clan, as a cadet branch of the Tokugawa, held the daimyo status throughout the Edo period, primarily ruling the Aizu Domain (present-day Fukushima Prefecture). They were known for their loyalty to the Tokugawa shogunate and played a significant role in the Boshin War, fighting on the side of the shogunate.

Other uses:

The name "Hoshina" might also refer to geographical locations or businesses, most likely within Japan, although these are less common and readily documented compared to its use as a surname.