Kiyoko Ogyū

Kyoko Ogū (August 2, 1919 – August 1, 2019) was a member of the Japanese Imperial Family, the second daughter of Prince Hatohiko Asaka. Her former name was Tanshi Joō. In terms of familial relations, she was the sister of Prince Fuhiko and Prince Masahiko, and her sister was Princess Kiku. She belonged to the Ogū Yiyōryū count family, which she inherited, and held the title of Countess Ogū Yiyōryū.

Details regarding her birthplace and childhood remain unknown. She was awarded the commemorative medal for the National Foundation Day celebrations in 1940 (Showa 15). The following year, in 1941 (Showa 16), she received the Second-Class Order of the Noble Crown.

As part of her academic activities, she published a book titled *The Face of the Imperial Family* (素顔の宮家) on October 3, 2009, through PHP Institute. The ISBN number is 978-4569771724.

Regarding her family, it is confirmed that she was a member of the Ogū Yiyōryū Count family and was married to a member of that family. Given her status as a former imperial family member, there are probably remaining documents or records about the prewar imperial court life and the family life of imperial family members.

An interesting aspect is that she was one of the longest-lived individuals among the grandchildren of Emperor Meiji. Her long life is considered a valuable record within the context of Japan's imperial family history. She passed away at the age of 99 on August 1, 2019 (Reiwa 1).

External resources include photo albums of the Asaka family and ten hours of private footage of the daily life and prewar activities of the Asaka family, which have been made publicly available. These resources are considered important for understanding her family and the history of the imperial household.

Related topics include the Ogū-Matsudaira family. These materials are studied as part of the history of the Japanese imperial family and the records of the imperial household.

Notable remarks include that her detailed birthplace, educational background, and specific life history have not been confirmed.