Lady Ochiba: The Shogun’s Consort, Power, and Tragedy in Feudal Japan
Introduction The clash of steel, the burning of Osaka Castle, and the desperate cries of a fallen dynasty – these are the images that often come to mind when we consider the twilight years of the Toyotomi clan. Amidst this tumultuous backdrop stood Lady Ochiba, a figure whose life was inextricably linked to the fate…
