Tsuneyo Osagawa Collection

The Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Onoe no Mae in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori... c. 1778. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Onoe no Mae in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1778, Japan, c. 1778

The Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as the Courtesan Miyagino (?) in the Play Go Taiheiki... c. 1780. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as the Courtesan Miyagino (?) in the Play Go Taiheiki Shiraishi-banashi (?), Performed at the Morita Theater in the Fourth Month, 1780 (?), Japan, c. 1780

The Actors Onoe Tamizo I as Nishikigi (?) or Otae (?) (right), Ichikawa Danjuro V as... c. 1778. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Onoe Tamizo I as Nishikigi (?) or Otae (?) (right), Ichikawa Danjuro V as Miura Heidayu Kunitae (?) (center), and Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Oyuki ()

The Actors Bando Matakuro IV as Chubei, Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Umegawa, and Nakamura Katsug... 1783
The Actors Bando Matakuro IV as Chubei, Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Umegawa, and Nakamura Katsugoro as Magoemon, in the play "Keisei Koibikyaku

The Actors Sawamura Sojuro III as Soga no Juro, Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Oiso no Tora, Azuma... 1784
The Actors Sawamura Sojuro III as Soga no Juro, Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Oiso no Tora, Azuma Tozo III as Miura Katagai, and Otani Tokuji I as Danzaburo, in the joruri "Chidorigake Koi no Tamaboko

Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Itsukushima Tennyo in the Kabuki Play "Tokimekuya o-Edo no... Japan, c. 1780
Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Itsukushima Tennyo in the Kabuki Play "Tokimekuya o-Edo no hatsuyuki", Japan, c. 1780

The actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Osan, Ippei's elder sister, 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Osan, Ippei's elder sister, 1794

The Actors Osagawa Tsuneyo II (right), Ichikawa Monnosuke II (center), and Segawa... c. 1785. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
The Actors Osagawa Tsuneyo II (right), Ichikawa Monnosuke II (center), and Segawa Kikunojo III (left), Possibly as Misao Gozen, Matsuya Soshichi, and the Courtesan Kojoro of Hakata

The Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II, Possibly as Misao Gozen, in the Play Chiyo no Hajime... c. 1785
The Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II, Possibly as Misao Gozen, in the Play Chiyo no Hajime Ondo no Seto (Beginnings of Eternity: The Ondo Straits in the Seto Inland Sea) ()

The Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Onoe in the Play Haru no Nishiki Date-zome Soga... c. 1790. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
The Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Onoe in the Play Haru no Nishiki Date-zome Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Fourth Month, 1790, c. 1790

Kabuki Actors Osagawa Tsuneyo II and Ichikawa Danjuro V, ca. 1780s. Creator: Shunsho
Kabuki Actors Osagawa Tsuneyo II and Ichikawa Danjuro V, ca. 1780s

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Tsuneyo Osagawa was a remarkable individual whose legacy lives on through her dedication to helping others and making a positive impact in the world. Born in Japan, Tsuneyo overcame numerous challenges throughout her life, including discrimination and adversity. Despite these obstacles, she remained resilient and determined to create change. Tsuneyo's passion for social justice led her to become an advocate for marginalized communities, fighting tirelessly for equality and inclusion. She worked tirelessly to empower women and children, providing them with resources and support to help them thrive. Known for her compassionate heart and unwavering commitment to serving others, Tsuneyo touched the lives of countless individuals through her selfless acts of kindness. Her generosity knew no bounds as she dedicated herself to improving the lives of those around her. Tsuneyo's impact continues to be felt today as her spirit lives on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her legacy serves as a reminder that one person truly can make a difference in the world by spreading love, compassion, and hope wherever they go.