Sakatsuki Clan

The Sakatsuki clan (朔月氏) is a Nakamaese clan. Sakatsuki Clan known as the oldest surviving clan traced back into 7th century from Japanese mainland. Sakatsuki Clan was a prominent figure in the Nangoku Province of Japan (modern day Nakama) as it believed to be the descendant of the deity in southern land. Sakatsuki continued to rule southern land under the order from imperial court in Yamato. After the genpei war, Sakatsuki clan remain to rule in southern land despite they lose most of the power they have beforehand.

Later on, Sakatsuki Clan under Kurahashi Shogunate ruled Yamazaki Province (modern day Yamazaki Prefecture) whilst become one of the noble figure under kurahashi shogunate. in 1907, when the domain system abolished and replaced with prefecture system, Sakatsuki Clan continue to be active in Nakama Politics even after the fall of shogunate and creation of modern State of Nakama as 2 of the prime minister of nakama from Sakatsuki Clan.

Fate
in 2016 Sakatsuki Yasuhide, Sakatsuki clan died with only having one son which is the current head, Sakatsuki Nobuhide. Nobuhide only have one daughter as for 2017 leaving the only lineage to one person. Sakatsuki clan know to not having any branch lineage since 7th century and most of time they only have single children causing it might be extinct in near future if Nobuhide daughter decide not to continue the lineage.

Known Members, Retainers and Vassals

 * Sakatsuki Yorihide (1843-1921) - Final ruler of Fuyuki Domain, Yamazaki Province when it abolished in 1907
 * Sakatsuki Yasuhide (1919-2016) - Nakama second Prime Minister reigning from 1947 to 1952.
 * Sakatsuki Nobuhide (born 1954) - Nakama sixteenth Prime Minister reigning from 1987 to 1992. Current head of the family.
 * Sakatsuki Miyu (born 1995) - The current only offspring from Sakatsuki clan.