Empress Kōjun
Empress Kōjun – Fragrant Purity
The Empress Kōjun was born Princess Nagako on 6 March 1903 as the daughter of Kuniyoshi, Prince Kuni by his consort, Shimazu Chikako. As a member of one of the Ōke (also known as the Old Imperial Family branch), she was eligible to provide an heir to the throne. She attended the Girls’ Department of Peers’ School in Tokyo, which was [read more]