Shizuka Gozen

Painting of Shizuka Gozen (lady Shizuka) by Katsushika Hokusai of the most famous shirabyōshi

Shizuka Gozen (1165–1211), or Lady Shizuka, was one of the most famous women in Japanese history and literature. She was a shirabyōshi (court dancer) of the 12th century, and a mistress of Minamoto no Yoshitsune. Since she, like many others, are featured largely in the Heike Monogatari (Tale of Heike), Gikeiki (Chronicle of Yoshitsune), and a number of plays of various traditions, her story is quite well known, but it is difficult to separate fact from fiction within it.

Shizuka Gozen Media

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  Shizuka Gozen portrayed in a festival.

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  Shizukano Mai (Tsuruoka Hachimangu), 12 April 2015

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  Dance of Shizuka (Fujisawa City), 13 June 2009

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  Lady Shizuka, in a book illustration by Kikuchi Yōsai