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Edo's Little Matchgirl
Published 1 year ago
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Though her life was cut short in flames for starting a fire in Edo in 17th Century, Oshichi's story refuses to die. Instead, it became one of Japan's most enduring tales—a story whispered in the alleys, performed on grand kabuki stages, and passed down through generations. Here is Oshichi's story.
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