A Life Immersed in Art: The World of Ono no Ozū Ono no Ozū, also known as Ono Otsū, was a remarkable figure within the vibrant cultural landscape of 16th and 17th century Japan. Born around 1567 in Tokyo into a noble samurai family, her life unfolded during a period of significant transition—the waning years of the Azuchi-Momoyama period giving way to the Edo shogunate. While precise details surrounding her early upbringing remain elu…