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869:) in 1877. Over the nearly 1,000 years of the samurai class's existence, women have proved to be the last resistance during a military siege. The last records of women of the samurai class participating in battles were during the Satsuma Rebellion. Several women were said to have fought in battle in defense of the city of
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castles. Japanese archeologist Suzuki
Hiroatsu explains that although it is common to find bones of women or children where castle sieges took place, since they usually participated in the defense, the absence of a castle at the Senbon Matsubaru site led him to conclude that "these women came here to fight and to die
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in 1580 revealed that 35 of them were women. However, the source
Turnbull appears to cite for this does not use DNA analysis but instead uses less reliable methods based on the size and shape of the temporal bones of the skull. Other excavations were made in areas where battles took place away from
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Travel during the Edo period was demanding and unsettling for many female samurai due to tight restrictions. They always had to be accompanied by a man, since they were not allowed to travel by themselves. Additionally, they had to possess specific permits establishing their business and motives.
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The onset of the 17th century marked a significant transformation in the social acceptance of women in Japan. Many samurai viewed women purely as child bearers; the concept of a woman being a fit companion for war was no longer conceivable. The relationship between a husband and wife could be
935:. Through its use by many legendary samurai women, the naginata has become the iconic armament of the woman warrior. During the Edo period, many schools focusing on the use of the naginata were created and perpetuated its association with women.
264:. While Tomoe Gozen was an ally of the Minamoto clan, Hangaku allied with the Taira clan. The existence of these two prominent female generals confirms that the status of women during this time was still less unequal than in future periods.
663:, and could have been part of the army. According to these studies, 30% of battle corpses discovered away from castle sites were those of women. Excavations conducted on other battle sites across Japan gave similar results. According to
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Tomoe Gozen was not always accredited as a historical figure. However, she has impacted much of the warrior class, including many traditional
Naginata schools. Her actions in battle received much attention in the arts, such as the
714:. Women, specifically daughters of most upper-class households, were soon pawns to dreams of success and power. The roaring ideals of fearless devotion and selflessness were gradually replaced by quiet, passive, civil obedience.
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596:. Her husband Bessho Yoshichika was one of the leaders of the rebellion, and she played a key role during the siege, allying herself with the Mori clan. The rebellion lasted three years, until
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Additionally, as most of the time their primary purpose as onna-musha was to safeguard their homes from marauders, emphasis was laid on ranged weapons to be shot from defensive structures.
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again, Yodo-dono and her son committed suicide in the flames of Osaka castle. Suicide inside a burning castle may have been the last act of loyalty to a samurai-class woman.
337:(Yoshimasa's wife) was strongly against this decision. Tomiko sought political and military support to rule as regent until the birth of her son, securing the support of
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with a curved blade at the tip. The weapon is mainly favored for its length, which can compensate for the strength and body size advantage of male opponents.
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In Japan, Tomoe Gozen and Nakano Takeko influenced naginata schools and their techniques. Whether formed by men or women, these schools usually revere the
65:) class. They were trained in the use of weapons to protect their household, family, and honour in times of war; many of them fought in battle alongside
508:, who became famous for fighting until she was 76 years old and became known as "The Strongest Woman in the Warring States Period". The actions of
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Although women learned exclusively naginata handling techniques, some women broke tradition and learned different techniques, such as
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took charge of their own affairs and fought against each other by territory, women of noble clans and even peasant women members of
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419:, have provided many unwanted opportunities for women to engage in defense and suffer the ultimate sacrifice if the castle falls.
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2739:"Women Warriors of Japan: The Role of the Arms-Bearing Women in Japanese History -- Section: The Edo Period: An Enforced Peace"
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and other leaders of powerful samurai clans. Then she went to war against
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of Japan", and established her as one of the most recognizable female warriors in
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schools become commonplace, although traditionally the leadership of these schools is passed down
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surrendered the castle to
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leadership of the Toyotomi clan, and in 1614 she and her son,
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correlated to that of a lord and his vassal. According to
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clan, was recruited to become leader of a female corps
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1017:. Another taiga dramas that portrays the famous
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764:in Edo period. During this time, female-led
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403:assumed responsibility for the defense of
345:. This dispute for succession started the
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3129:Corkill, Edan (2013-01-04).
3057:"Our Top Ten Videos of 2015"
2938:"Masters of Broom and Sword"
2194:Wade, Mara R. (2013-12-05).
1988:Joyce, Thomas Athol (1915).
1070:are often celebrated at the
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3002:Green, Thomas A. (2010).
2813:Wright, Diana E. (2001).
2628:. ABC-CLIO. p. 413.
2480:. Bloomsbury Publishing.
2343:. Routledge. p. 44.
1974:. 知新館. 1872. p. 22.
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1990:"Japan by Clive Holland"
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3210:Beasley, W. G. (1999).
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2542:(in Japanese). 日本文敎出版.
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2304:村田正志; 永島福太郎 (2000).
2059:The History of Japan
1034:. During the annual
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775:In 1868, during the
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610:Battle of Tenmokuzan
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3111:. February 13, 2017
3105:"TV Guide Revision"
2707:横山茂彦 (2010-01-29).
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1564:Lady Otsuya
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1392:Komatsuhime
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1146:Girls' Army
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1056:Niijima Yae
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712:bureaucrats
656:Hojo Ujinao
606:Takeda clan
592:during the
530:during the
514:Joan of Arc
506:Akai Teruko
468:During the
361:Komatsuhime
335:Hino Tomiko
317:During the
307: 1600
303: 1467
286:Chancellor
195:Tomoe Gozen
183:. The epic
158:Tomoe Gozen
131:August 2024
81:Tomoe Gozen
4417:Categories
4326:Onna-musha
4187:Metsubushi
4134:Bajō-zutsu
3942:Kusarigama
3729:Brigandine
3532:Sodegarami
3458:Kabutowari
3363:Shikomizue
3251:Onna-musha
3140:2021-11-30
3115:2021-11-30
3090:2021-12-01
3066:2021-12-01
2989:Black Belt
2969:2021-11-30
2942:Black Belt
2772:2021-11-30
2748:2021-11-30
2563:2019-05-27
2323:2018-07-25
2307:園太暦 4、305頁
1915:References
1825:1460
1804:Seishin-ni
1640:Katō Tsune
1456:Sasaki Rui
1287:Sengoku –
1150:Boshin war
1125:onna-musha
1100:onna-musha
1064:Ii Naotora
1060:onna-musha
1032:onna-musha
1024:Yoshitsune
1019:onna-musha
1015:onna-musha
1011:Boshin War
976:onna-musha
906:onna-musha
883:onna-musha
879:conscripts
855:Yoshitoshi
846:in Japan.
781:Boshin War
750:Sasaki Rui
704:onna-musha
700:onna-musha
680:Onna-musha
547:Teppo unit
543:musketeers
528:Tsu Castle
526:defending
480:soldiers,
393:Saika Ikki
305: – c.
292:Entairyaku
165:Genpei War
73:Onna-musha
40:Onna-musha
4368:Yamabushi
4275:Sashimono
4254:Kabura-ya
4085:Makibishi
4072:Artillery
3981:Hachiwari
3928:Chigiriki
3794:Hachimaki
3691:Men-yoroi
3606:Tanren bō
3511:Kama-yari
3504:Hoko yari
3391:Wakizashi
2964:koryu.com
2831:0968-3445
2743:koryu.com
2688:: 23–37.
2539:備前藩幕末維新史談
1700:Oni Gozen
1548:Onamihime
1485:Ikeda Sen
1449:Bakumatsu
1386:Kamakura
1204:Hideyoshi
1196:real head
1192:Yodo-dono
1118:waka poem
1084:Ōita city
1072:Hamamatsu
877:built of
871:Kagoshima
816:Aizubange
648:DNA tests
630:Suwa clan
549:) in the
539:Ikeda Sen
494:Onamihime
456:attacked
436:Yodo-dono
413:yamashiro
385:Ikkō-ikki
323:retainers
217:in 1184.
207:Yoshinaka
119:talk page
4361:Yabusame
4312:Kunoichi
4300:Ashigaru
4215:Suntetsu
4126:and guns
4124:Firearms
4099:Shuriken
3875:Kaginawa
3787:Fundoshi
3778:Clothing
3739:Lamellar
3656:Haramaki
3599:Suburitō
3525:Sasumata
3518:Naginata
3414:Horimono
3408:Glossary
3342:Nagamaki
3314:Dōtanuki
2839:26013907
2397:Daijirin
1898:Kunoichi
1860:See also
1837:Sengoku
1798:Sengoku
1784:Sengoku
1769:Sengoku
1760:Shigashi
1754:Sengoku
1739:Sengoku
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1558:Sengoku
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1526:Sengoku
1516:Miyohime
1494:Sengoku
1479:Sengoku
1432:Sengoku
1371:Kamakura
1352:Sengoku
1338:Sengoku
1322:Sengoku
1306:Sengoku
1208:Hideyori
1166:and the
1154:Jōshitai
1142:Jōshitai
1092:Ōmishima
1076:Yanagawa
1044:Jōshitai
964:kunoichi
923:and the
910:naginata
820:monument
794:Jōshitai
766:kenjutsu
745:Kenjutsu
727:Kenjutsu
622:Oda clan
565:troops.
492:(1590),
446:Hideyori
441:de facto
389:Ikkō-shu
347:Ōnin War
280:de facto
173:Minamoto
112:disputed
55:warriors
27:naginata
4453:Samurai
4340:Samurai
4247:Horagai
4201:Ōtsuchi
4148:Ōdzutsu
4141:Bo-hiya
4055:Yubi-bo
3935:Kubotan
3829:Uwa-obi
3815:Shitagi
3744:Laminar
3698:Ō-yoroi
3649:Dō-maru
3592:Shinken
3546:Tsukubō
3497:Bisento
3384:Tsurugi
3349:Ninjatō
3335:Kodachi
3307:Chokutō
3220:(2000)
3205:Sources
2710:合戦場の女たち
1820:Tōshōin
1328:Kaihime
1252:Sengoku
1235:Period
1112:with a
1098:Famous
933:cavalry
914:polearm
908:is the
889:Weapons
810:of the
779:in the
708:Samurai
682:at the
488:in the
482:Kaihime
478:Shimazu
375:In the
274:de jure
245:ukiyo-e
201:of the
191:samurai
79:, with
67:samurai
63:warrior
4268:Saihai
4261:Nobori
4233:Gunbai
4180:Kiseru
4078:Fukiya
4009:Tessen
4002:Tekkan
3995:Kanabō
3910:Yebira
3861:Daishō
3836:Waraji
3808:Kyahan
3801:Hakama
3712:Tatami
3684:Kusari
3670:Karuta
3663:Kabuto
3617:Armour
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3571:Bokken
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3356:Ōdachi
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970:, the
968:geisha
942:Legacy
921:katana
857:, 1877
504:, and
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417:daimyō
381:daimyō
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4354:Sōhei
4333:Rōnin
4319:Ninja
4292:Users
4208:Shobo
4092:Oyumi
4048:Tanbō
4034:Hanbō
3988:Jitte
3963:Jōhyō
3854:Abumi
3764:Scale
3754:Plate
3722:Types
3705:Sangu
3677:Kikko
3578:Iaitō
3472:Kunai
3377:Tantō
3370:Tachi
3321:Guntō
2835:JSTOR
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1270:Meiji
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1226:Name
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241:Tomoe
239:play
169:Taira
69:men.
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4173:Kama
4113:Yumi
3896:Kura
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3749:Mail
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