Jinbo Yukiko

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Jinbo Yukiko
Native name神保 雪子
Noble familyAizu-Matsudaira
Spouse(s)Jinbo Shuri

Jinbo Yukiko (神保 雪子, 1845-October 10, 1868) was a Japanese noble lady, member of the aristocracy, Onna-musha (female warrior) and retainer of the Aizu-Matsudaira clan who lived during the late Edo period. She is best known for having participated in the Boshin war; Yukiko joined the Jōshitai (娘子 隊, Girls' Army) during the Battle of Aizu.

Life[]

Jinbo Yukiko was born in the Inoue clan, powerful retainers of the Aizu clan. Known for her martial skills, beauty and moral character, Yukiko married , son of Jinbo Kuranosuke who was a Karō (top-ranking official samurai). At that time, samurai weddings were only of a political nature, Yukiko's marital relationship with her husband was envied by the people around her.

Popular culture[]

  • Byakkotai: NTV year-end drama special in 1986 (actress: Kimiko Ikegami)

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