More than a century after her death, Austria’s Empress Elisabeth (1837-1898) has built a big fan base in Japan.
The tragic beauty with an unwavering quest for love and freedom, and her luxurious lifestyle, continue to resonate with many Japanese (mostly women) who are familiar with her story through local productions of musicals themed on her turbulent life.
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