 For example, in September 1617, a Korean delegation was received by Hidetada at Fushimi Castle, and Katsuhige was summoned for two reasons (1) for the Koreans, to underscore the importance accorded the embassy, and (2) for the "kuge" courtiers in attendance, to make sure that they were properly impressed.Katsushige was succeeded in this role by his eldest son, Shigemune, who held the office from 1620 through 1654.The merit earned by Katsushigu and Shigemune was remembered years later when devastation of the Itakura family was threatened by the otherwise unpardonable actions of a descendant.