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Pontocho geiko Ichikiku-san as Tomoe Gozen, Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto, 2009. # 3-053-190-1 - Japan Photography 2009 - Copyright Alain Davreux
 
Pontocho geiko Ichikiku-san as Tomoe Gozen, Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto, 2009.
# 3-053-190-1

 
Tomoe Gozen

Tomoe Gozen is a rare and famous example of onna-bugeisha, a female of the buke class in feudal Japan following the bushido.

She was a samurai during the time of the Genpei War (1180–1185), and held a high rank in battle.

Portrayed in Heike Monogatari as a beautiful women, she was also said to be gifted for the bow as well as the sword, mounted or on foot.
 
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