title: Abe Motozane
text: # Abe Motozane
  
  Abe Motozane (安倍 元真, 1513 – November 10, 1587) was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period, who first served the Imagawa clan. He was involved in the defense of Sunpu Castle, but had to retreat when Takeda Shingen attacked. He later served Tokugawa Ieyasu in his battle against the Takedas, defending Hōkizuka Castle and defeating Miura Uemonnosuke.
  
  