What is "ueshiba"

Ueshiba (written: lit. "planted lawn") is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Kisshomaru Ueshiba, an aikido master, the second doshu of the Aikikai
• Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of aikido, often referred to as Ōsensei
• Moriteru Ueshiba, an aikido master, the third doshu of the Aikikai
• Mitsuteru Ueshiba, son of Moriteru Ueshiba and presumed heir
• Riichi Ueshiba, a Japanese manga artist