"Mikobe" is a very rare surname found in Fukuoka Prefecture. "Miko" means a female priest who serves the gods, and "be" means a group in the ancient clan system, so it is thought to represent a family or group of shrine maidens.
The origin of this surname dates back to the late 5th century Yamato period. It is said that the surname was given to the gods in recognition of their achievement in curing the incurable disease of Emperor Yuryaku, the 21st emperor of Japan and known for his strong centralization of power.
This is an anecdote that shows that during this time, a family of shrine maidens with mystical powers served the Emperor.
During the Edo period, the family name was temporarily changed to "Sano", and then changed back to "Mikobe" after the Meiji period.
Shrine maiden = Kannagibe
"Mikotobe" is a family name that is pronounced "Kannagibe". Its origins date back to the very ancient Yamato period, and it is a fairly rare family name nationwide.
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