Jinbo Yukiko


Jinbo Yukiko was a Japanese noble lady, member of the aristocracy, Onna-bugeisha 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 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 Jinbo Shuri, son of Jinbo Kuranosuke who was a Karō. 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.

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