Underdogs of Japanese History

ebook ∣ 11 tales of iconic characters who prevailed against odds... or didn't

By Kyota Ko

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Kyota Ko

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Kyota Ko

Release

09 December 2023

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Fiction Literature Historical Fiction

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A samurai prison guard who saw the humanity in even the most savage prisoners,
An untalented warlord relentlessly obsessed with protecting his people,
A lady-in-waiting of ancient Japanese court who turned herself from a single-mom bookworm into a best-selling author and savior of the ruler of Japan,
An impoverished samurai clan that overthrew two centuries of oppression...
Japanese history holds a wealth of underrated figures, each with an inspiring story of perseverance and determination that remains untold. Embark on a journey to relive eleven life stories of resilience and triumph of eleven remarkable underdogs.
A fascinating collection of new perspectives for understanding Japanese values and traditions through underdog stories.
Chapters

  • The Prisoners of Kodenmachō - the out-of-the-ordinary decision of Samurai prison guard Ishide Tatewaki in the wake of a city-wide fire
  • Maeda Keiji - the life of a delinquent warrior of the Maeda samurai clan during the Sengoku Period
  • Oharu of Jakarta - the comeback of a half-Japanese/half-Italian girl in the Edo Period after being exiled from Japan
  • Imagawa Ujizane - the story of overcoming the dilemmas of being the son of Imagawa Yoshimoto, the legendary warlord who perished in battle unexpectedly
  • Ejima - the struggles of the ladies-in-waiting in an all-woman battleground in the Shogun's harem
  • Yagyū Sekishūsai - a sword master who chose not to draw his sword and his quest for redeeming the family's good name
  • Iwasa Matabei - the artist life of the son of a villain warlord of the Sengoku Period
  • Oda Ujiharu - the losing streak of an untalented warlord obsessed with protecting his people
  • Murasaki Shikibu - the power of the pen proven by the author of The Tale of Genji
  • Sengoku Hidehisa - the roller-coaster ride of a samurai underdog who lived a dramatic life of success, failure, and then redemption
  • The Satsuma Samurai - the Edo Period, the ambitions and downfall of the last Shogun, the Meiji Restoration, and the Satsuma Rebellion told in the eyes of the Satsuma samurai clan

    • Format

    ebook

    Author

    Kyota Ko

    Publisher

    Kyota Ko

    Release

    09 December 2023

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    Subjects

    Fiction Literature Historical Fiction
    Underdogs of Japanese History