Tsuji no tokitsukasa

Tsuji no tokitsukasa was a prominent female diplomat and politician in Japan's Heian period (794-1185). Known for her intelligence and diplomatic skill, she served as an ambassador, facilitating communication between Japan and Korea. Her role challenged traditional gender expectations of the time, demonstrating that women could hold significant political and diplomatic influence. Tsuji no tokitsukasa is remembered for her contributions to Japan’s foreign relations and her representation of the evolving roles women could play in political life during a historically male-dominated society.