Histories of women in and around Japan, 1868-1945

Oh wow, she was gorgeous! Thank you for the Wikipedia summary (it’s just nice to have the conversation, for me, if you ever want to shout “go look at Wikipedia!” please don’t hesitate!)

It sounds like she went on to have a very interesting life indeed. I’ve always found that position of “nonspecific noble companion to royalty” compelling in fiction; it seems so unstable but potentially influential.