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The courtesan Oiso no Tora was the lover of Soga Juro Sukenari (1172-1193), who with his brother sought revenge on Kudo Suketsune. (See plate 159) Suketsune had murdered their father, and for many years the Soga brothers plotted their retribution. However, Juro was killed during an attack on Suketsune near the base of Mt. Fuji. Greatly distressed, Oiso no Tora wandered the country, praying for the repose of Juro's spirit.
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