Otomo
Otomo is a Japanese surname written as Ōtomo (大友). It is associated with the historic Ōtomo clan, a samurai family that held power in northern Kyushu, particularly in the provinces of Bungo and Buzen, during the Sengoku period. The clan rose to prominence in the 15th and 16th centuries and played a significant role in the region’s power struggles and diplomacy, often engaging with neighboring clans and with the central authorities in Edo-era Japan.
The most famous Ōtomo leader was Ōtomo Sōrin (c. 1530–1587), a daimyo who converted to Christianity and
In modern times, the surname Otomo is borne by several notable individuals. The most widely recognized is