Gyou Oguchiya was one of the 18 most famous men about town (1772-1788). He was a wealthy rice merchant in Edo (now Tokyo). Retired early and assumed the name of Gyou.
Background
Gyou Oguchiya was born in 1780. His real name was Jihe.
Achievements
The Kabuki play Kyokaku Harusame Gasa (A Chivalrous Person With an Umbrella in Spring Rain) was based on his life.
Personality
Gyou Oguchiya is said to have been a man of unrestrained behavior as well as gallantry.