| Princess Shōshi 奨子内親王 | |
|---|---|
| Empress consort of Japan (honorary) | |
| Tenure | 18 April – 16 November 1319 |
| Born | 28 September 1286 Heian-kyō (Kyōto) |
| Died | 2 November 1348 (aged 62) Heian-kyō (Kyōto) |
| House | Yamato |
| Father | Emperor Go-Uda |
| Mother | Itsutsuji (Fujiwara) Chushi |
Princess Shōshi or Princess Masako (奨子内親王, Shōshi (Masako) Naishinnō, 28 September 1286 – 2 November 1348) was a Japanese princess who briefly served as honorary empress for her younger brother Emperor Go-Daigo.
Princess Shōshi was the daughter of Emperor Go-Uda and court lady Itsutsuji (Fujiwara) Chushi. She served as Saiō for her half-brother Emperor Go-Nijō from 1306 to 1308. She was named honorary Empress to her brother Emperor Go-Daigo in 1319.
In the same year, Shōshi ordained as a Buddhist nun and was given the Dharma name Shinrikaku (真理覚).
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