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Ōoku
EntityQ1064983· pop 14· linked from 43 articles

Also known as Ooku

thumb|Ukiyo-e depiction of the by Hashimoto Chikanobu

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Within Vinony's link graph, Ōoku is referenced by 43 other articles, and connects out to Lady Kasuga, Japan and geographic coordinate system.

The entry is geolocated on the map in landmark_region, across 2 mapped points.

It is catalogued under topics including Edo Castle, Edo period and Women's quarters.

Its subject is documented across 14 Wikipedia language editions.

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Instance of
harem
Part of
Edo Castle
Located in
Edo
Image
Ooku-utaawase.jpg
Significant event
Ejima-Ikushima affair
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Category:Ōoku
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Ōoku
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  • Organisation
  • Notable persons
  • In popular culture
  • Notes
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thumb|Ukiyo-e depiction of the by Hashimoto Chikanobu

The was historically the women's quarters of Edo Castle, the section where the women connected to the reigning resided. Similar areas in the castles of powerful , such as the Satsuma Domain, were also referred to by this term.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Ōoku” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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