What is okita mitsu?

Okita Mitsuba was the elder sister of Okita Souji, a famous samurai warrior during the late Edo period in Japan. Mitsuba was born in 1845 to a well-respected samurai family in Edo (now Tokyo). She was known to be intelligent, kind-hearted, and skilled in traditional Japanese arts like tea ceremony and calligraphy. Mitsuba was married off at an early age and moved with her husband to his family's home in the countryside.

In 1863, Mitsuba's younger brother, Souji, joined the Shinsengumi, a special police force tasked with maintaining order in Kyoto during the tumultuous Bakumatsu era. Souji quickly rose through the ranks and became the vice-commander of the Shinsengumi. Mitsuba was proud of her brother's achievements and often sent him letters and care packages.

When Mitsuba fell ill with tuberculosis, Souji rushed home to be by her side. He stayed with her until she passed away in 1868 at the age of 23. Mitsuba's death deeply affected Souji, and he became more reckless and aggressive in his actions as a Shinsengumi member. He also developed a drinking problem, which worsened his declining health. Souji himself passed away just a year later at the age of 25.

Today, Mitsuba is remembered as a beloved sister and a loyal member of the Okita family. She is often portrayed in Japanese popular culture as a symbol of sisterly love and devotion.