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Also known as Ohatsu-no-kata, Jōkō-in, Joko-in, Hatsu, Azai Hatsu

or (1570 – September 30, 1633) was a prominently placed figure in the late Sengoku period. She was daughter of Oichi and Nagamasa Azai, and the sister of Yodo-dono and Oeyo. Alongside her sisters, she was active in the political intrigues of her day. Ohatsu's close family ties to both the Toyotomi clan and the Tokugawa clan uniquely positioned her to serve as a conduit between the rivals. She acted as a liaison until 1615 in the siege of Osaka, when the Tokugawa eliminated the Toyotomi.

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It is catalogued under topics including 1570 births, 1633 deaths and 16th-century Japanese women.

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Instance of
human
Gender
female
Citizenship
Japan
Place of birth
Odani Castle
Place of death
Edo
Mother
Oichi
Sibling
Yodo-dono
Occupation
samurai
Religion
Buddhism
Family
Azai clan
Image
Azai Ohatu.jpg
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date of birth
1570-00-00
date of death
1633-09-30
name in native language
常高院
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  • Life
  • Sekigahara
  • Siege of Osaka
  • Death
  • References
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or (1570 – September 30, 1633) was a prominently placed figure in the late Sengoku period. She was daughter of Oichi and Nagamasa Azai, and the sister of Yodo-dono and Oeyo. Alongside her sisters, she was active in the political intrigues of her day. Ohatsu's close family ties to both the Toyotomi clan and the Tokugawa clan uniquely positioned her to serve as a conduit between the rivals. She acted as a liaison until 1615 in the siege of Osaka, when the Tokugawa eliminated the Toyotomi.

== Life == Ohatsu was the second daughter of Azai Nagamasa. Her mother, Oichi, was the youngest sister of Oda Nobunaga.

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