What historical fact is reflected in this excerpt? hidesato brought peace to japan by defeating a rebel force. hidesato was appointed a general by japan’s emperor. hidesato and his forces overthrew the government of japan. hidesato was given many gifts for the people of japan.

fujiwara no hidesato was a court bureaucrat, a "kuge", who lived in the 10th century. he served under the emperor suzaku, and, together with taira no sadamori, in 940 he was involved in the suppression of the revolt led by taira no masakado; this is what the above mentioned excerpt refers to.

one of the most iconic aspects of this character, is his prayer for victory before the battle, and there is an important even that conmemorates this historical fact; the kachiya festival.