The father of Nij Morotada, Nij Yoshizane ( , 1216  January 11, 1270), held a regent position kampaku twice.
Nijo Yoshizane ( , 1216  January 11, 1270), son of regent Kujo Michiie, was a Japanese kugyo (court noble) of the Kamakura period (11851333) of Japan. He held a regent position kampaku two times from 1242 to 1246 and from 1261 to 1265. He was the father of Nijo Morotada. 
