Onna-musha
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Onna-musha is a term referring to female warriors in pre-modern Japan, who were members of the bushi class. They were trained in the use of weapons to protect their household, family, and honour in ti
Ishi-jo wielding a naginata, woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1848
Tomoe Gozen
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Komatsuhime was believed to have fought in the siege of Ueda and challenged Sanada Masayuki at the entrance of Numata Castle.