Here’s the Story of Yaoya Oshichi, a Japanese Teenager Who Lost Her Life for Love and Inspired Folklore
Many cultures have stories of unrequited love and tragedy, but perhaps one of the more famous ones comes from Japan, where Yaoya Oshichi has become a household name. The teenage daughter of a greengrocer, she was swept up in controversy and paid for it with her life. Today, her story is known throughout Japan and is the subject of plays in traditional puppet theater.












































































