Nobunaga loved falconry. In 1577 he rewarded a man named Ochi Genba for returning his prized hawk. Chronicle of Lord Nobunaga (p. 275)
"After his Majesty viewed his falcon, Nobunaga departed through the gate called Tatchimon and directly went hawking at Higashiyama. There he was overtaken by a sudden snowstorm, and his falcon was swept away by the winds. It ended up in an inner district of Yamato Province. Because this falcon was one of his favorites, Nobunaga had all directions searched for it. Tge next day, a native of Yamato called Ochi Genba (Iehide) brought it back to the capital on his arm and returned it to Nobunaga, who was not a little pleased. He immediately rewarded the finder with a set of clothes and a prized spotted horse. Ochi's hereditary estate had been confiscated years ago, leaving him with no income. Since Nobunaga promised to grant him any wish, Ochi Genba explained his situation, and Nobunaga promptly issued a vermilion seal letter confirming his proprietary rights. It was a happy event for Ochi. But it was inadequate to say that. Here was demonstrated that our fate rests with Heaven."
Nobunaga no tame!
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