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Although genealogy information described in Shaku Nihongi leaves room for discussion, many scholars acknowledge the blood relationship with the Okinaga clan, a powerful local ruling family or the collateral line of the Imperial family-governed Oumi region ( a part of present-day Shiga Prefecture ).

This family produced many empresses and consorts throughout history.

According to Nihon Shoki, Ohohoto no Kimi, the great-grandfather of Emperor Keitai, married into the Okinaga clan.

Keitai's mother, Furihime, was from a local ruling family in Koshi ( Echizen province ), so his mother brought him to her home after his father's death.

Interestingly, abundant traditions relating to the Imperial family have been passed down by shrines and old-established families in both regions.