A tayū, highest rank of the oiran, who is the most famed and influential of the Sekkakur�, a pleasure house located in the Yukaku, Yokohama's pleasure quarters. She rivals the famous Yokohama oiran of the time Kiyu from Gankur�. Her influential client�le include Katsu Kaishu and H.S. Parkes. Kotoha is also a staunch supporter of the Yuyama troupe, and during a discussion with S�tetsu, arranged for the group to perform during a night at the Sekkakur�. (Source: Wikipedia)