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Mochizuki Chiyome

16th-century Japanese poet and noblewoman

In this Japanese name, the surname is Mochizuki.

Mochizuki Chiyome
望月 千代女

Born16th century
DiedUnknown date
AllegianceTakeda clan
CommandsAllegedly the leader of female ninjas (Kunoichi) of the Takeda clan
Spouse(s)Mochizuki Moritoki

Mochizuki Chiyome (望月 千代女), also known as Mochizuki Chiyojo (望月 千代女) or Mochizuki Chiyo (望月 千代),[1] was a 16th-century Japanese poet and noblewoman.

Women Warriors: Mochizuki Chiyome

She is known for allegedly creating a group of kunoichi in service of the Takeda clan.[2][3] Her existence has been questioned.

Historicity

It has been alleged that Mochizuki's name first appeared in the 1971 book Investigation of Japanese History (考証日本史) by non-academic Shisei Inagaki (稲垣史生).[4] Inagaki:

  1. Describes the details of the Fourth Battle of Kawanakajima.
  2. Claims that Moritoki Mochizuki was a husband of Chiyome and that he died at this battle.

    Mochizuki Chiyome: A Ninja and a Lady - WYDA