The kabuki actors Arashi Kichisaburō III and Jitsukawa Enzaburō I (三代目嵐吉三郎, 初代目實川延三郎) as the brother Sasahara Sammonosuke (笹原左門之助) and Sasahara Hayato (笹原原隼人).

Buzen Province, known as "Buzen no kuni" in Japanese, was located in the area of northeastern Kyūshū, which today corresponds to parts of southeastern Fukuoka Prefecture and northwestern Ōita Prefecture.
During the Edo era, this province was largely under the control of the Kokura Domain, ruled by the Ogasawara clan, with some areas governed by the smaller Nakatsu Domain.
Buzen`s history is marked by the influences of these ruling clans and the strategic importance of its location.
The Kokura Domain, with Kokura Castle at its center, played a significant role in the region`s governance. This period was characterized by the rule of the Ogasawara family, which lasted until the end of the Edo era. The Ogasawara clan, known for their contributions to the development of Aganoyaki pottery and the tea ceremony, faced several challenges, including financial difficulties and internal conflicts known as the "Ogasawara Disturbances." Despite such turmoil, the domain is noted for its cultural achievements and the construction of Kokura Castle, which became a significant site in the region.
Nakatsu Castle, also located within Buzen Province, was initially constructed by the Kuroda and Hosokawa families and withstood the tumultuous events of the Edo period without being damaged by natural disasters. This castle was also known as "Ogi Castle" due to its fan-like shape. Notably, Nakatsu Domain produced Yukichi Fukuzawa, an influential figure in modern Japanese history.