Reki-jo

Reki-jo (歴女) are Japanese women history buffs, who also may use the speech and mannerisms of pre-industrial Japan in their social gatherings. Reki-jo are a kind of otaku, people obsessed with a particular interest. Economic activity relating to the fad generates US$725 million per year.

Etymology
Reki-jo is a contraction of "girls who like history" (歴史好きの女子).

Persons of interest
The Shinsengumi are a common interest of reki-jo. Other historical figures commonly of interest to reki-jo include:
 * Date Masamune
 * Sanada Yukimura
 * Ishida Mitsunari
 * Naoe Kanetsugu
 * Sakamoto Ryoma
 * Hijikata Toshizō
 * Tetsuzō Iwamoto

Notable reki-jo
Model Anne Watanabe, daughter of actor Ken Watanabe, is a notable reki-jo.