Tachibana Kuge Clan in Japan Family Symbol
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The Founder of City of Hope
The Founder of City of Hope
Mr. Tachibana — The Person Behind the Vision
City of Hope was initiated by Mr. Tachibana in 2005, whose vision is to explore meaningful ways to contribute to a better future for humanity.
Guided by a belief in compassion, justice, unity, knowledge, and international cooperation, Mr. Tachibana envisions a global initiative that brings people, organizations, and resources together to explore solutions to challenges facing communities around the world.
His motivation is rooted in the desire to help others and contribute to a better world, rather than seek personal recognition. The vision of City of Hope reflects a long-standing aspiration to encourage understanding, support those in need, and create opportunities for positive change.
Through City of Hope, this vision aims to develop into practical initiatives guided by shared values, responsible planning, and cooperation across borders.
City of Hope represents a commitment to building hope today while working toward a more compassionate and peaceful future for generations to come.
Image taken in Taiwan - August 1, 1945
Mr. Tachibana’s grandfather served as one of the Japanese commanders stationed in Taiwan during World War II.
Tachibana History
Tachibana History
Tachibana Clan was one of the four most powerful kuge ( court nobility) families in Japan's Nara and early Heian periods. Members of the Tachibana family often held high court posts within the Daijō-kan (Ministry of State), most frequently Sadaijin (Minister of the Left). The name of Tachibana was bestowed on Agata-no-Inukai no Michiyo by Empress Gemmei in 708.
She was the wife of Prince Minu, a descendant of Emperor Bidatsu and mothered Princes Katsuragi and Sai. She later married Fujiwara no Fuhito and bore Kōmyōshi (Empress Kōmyō).
In 736, Princes Katsuragi and Sai were given the surname Tachibana, renouncing their imperial family memberships. They became Tachibana no Moroe and Tachibana no Sai respectively.
Image taken in Taiwan - January 1945
Air base Center in Miyagi Ken
Over the course of the Heian period, they engaged in countless struggles with the Fujiwara family for domination of courts politics, and thus essentially for control of the nation; on a number of occasions this developed into outright violent conflict.
One of these conflicts was the uprising of Fujiwara no Sumitomo in 939-941. Though the rebellion was ultimately suppressed, the Tachibana family was scattered in the process, and lost much of it's power.
Tachibana no Kimiyori (877-941) was among those who pursued Sumitomo to Kyūshū; he settled there and established himself as an official representative of the court. He or his descendants likely gave their name to Tachibana castle, after which the later Tachibana clan of the 14th century onwards was named.
Another branch family developed in Iyo province, becoming known as the Iyo Tachibana family. Tachibana Tōyasu, who executed Fujiwara no Sumitomo, was the progenitor of this branch; Kusunoki Masashige, a celebrated pro-Imperial commander of the 14th century, claimed descent from Tōyasu.
Tachibana Family Kuge Clan
Beyond his family history and personal background lies a deeper story behind the creation of City of Hope. His journey to the Middle East and the experiences that shaped his perspective form an important part of understanding the vision and purpose behind this initiative.
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