Nene (Nōhime)

Nene, also known as Nōhime, was a Japanese noblewoman from the Sengoku period (late 15th to early 17th century). She was the wife of Akechi Mitsuhide, a samurai and politician, and was known for her intelligence and influence within the noble and political spheres of her time. Nene's position gave her access to important connections and strategies during a turbulent period of Japanese history marked by warfare and shifting alliances. Her life reflects the roles women could play behind the scenes in shaping political events, despite the societal constraints of her era.