9. Female Leadership During the Sengoku Period
During Japan’s Sengoku period, several women assumed leadership roles, commanding troops and defending territories. Tachibana Ginchiyo, for instance, led the Tachibana clan and defended Yanagawa Castle. Ikeda Sen commanded a unit of 200 female musketeers, and Munakata Saikaku led the Munakata clan during the Kyushu Campaign. These instances highlight the significant contributions of women in military leadership during this era (japandaily.jp).
