Background
Segawa II was born about 1730 in Nara.
Segawa II was born about 1730 in Nara.
Segawa II married Kyunoshin Ono, a samurai. After her husband was murdered by a burglar, she became a courtesan in order to catch hold of the murderer. She successfully revenged herself on her enemy (1726). The incident inspired plays and stories.