Hojize district

The Hojize district was the inland entry for the Outer City of Otosan Uchi and surrounded the Hinjaku district. It was a rich district, with many merchant quarters. By Imperial Decree its appearance must be stunning, as travelers entering the Imperial City first seen this district. Otosan Uchi:Book 1, pp. 35-36 It was also known as the Rich Crescent district, because of the unusual shape it took as it cut off its subsidiary, the Eta's Island. The Atlas of Rokugan, p. 254
== Divided ==
The Rich Crescent and the Eta's Island districts were originally one, but in the 2nd century a Lion governor split the district in two, to separate the rich part from the eta. 
== Scorpion Coup ==
In 1123 during the Scorpion Coup the Hojize district was not taken by the Scorpion in the first days of assault. Otosan Uchi: The Scorpion's Sting, p. 20 The Scorpion set the Toyotomi district in flames to flush Lion resistant cells out, and the fire spread, engulfing many heimin homes across the Meiyoko, and Hojize districts. Otosan Uchi: The Scorpion's Sting, p. 44 During the fourth day it was occupied by the united forces of the Clans and Hida Kisada himself. Otosan Uchi: The Scorpion's Sting, p. 26 Resistance cells were destroyed on the fifth day. Otosan Uchi: The Scorpion's Sting, p. 47
== After the Coup ==
The governor Mirumoto Hojize died of a heart-attack in the last days of the Coup, and eventually the district was merged with the Hinjaku district, under the command of Hojize's cousin, Mirumoto Hinjaku. Hinjaku retained the name "Hojize" for the newly combined district, in honor of his fallen cousin. He dedicated his resources to establishing several temples, shrines, torii arches, and other holy sites within the Hojize district. Winter Court: Kyuden Kakita, pp. 118-119
== Notable Locations ==
The Crescent was the wealthiest district of the Toshisoto and its Governors were responsible for creating the first impression of every overland traveler into the Father's Home. The streets were lined with manicured gardens and trees, while cultivated waterways and ponds dotted the landscape. The district controlled more than half the River of the Sun traffic into Otosan Uchi. 
* Kankei Neigborhood - geisha and sake houses
* Riverside Merchant Plaza - open-air markets and warehouses
* Clan Guide Houses - guest homes
* Magistrate's Memorial - memorial and magistrate's station
* Morning Star Tea House - tea house
* Kinjiren Tombs - graveyard
* Chiken Temple
* Dark Cloud Monastery
* Temple of Eternal Breath
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