Mochizuki Chiyome

Mochizuki Chiyome
望月 千代女
Born16th century
DiedUnknown date
Allegiance Takeda 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. She is known for allegedly creating a group of kunoichi in service of the Takeda clan.[2][3] Her existence has been questioned.

  1. ^ "News & Features | Men (And Women) in Black". Metropolis.co.jp. 22 July 2010. Retrieved 2015-06-21.
  2. ^ Thomas A. Green, Martial Arts of the World (2001), p. 671.
  3. ^ 吉丸雄哉(三重大学人文学部准教授) (2017年4月). “望月千代女伝の虚妄”. In 吉丸雄哉、山田雄司 編. 忍者の誕生. 勉誠出版. ISBN 978-4-585-22151-7. p. 282