"Flowers are Shincho" Hiroshi Otomo Price: ¥825 In October 2001, the great flower of the rakugo world, Kontei Shincho, suddenly passed away. A brilliant stage presence, stylish gestures, and a charming personality—"truly, a real flower"—this masterpiece biography portrays his past through interviews with those involved, cool analysis, and deep affection. The book includes a valuable long interview, "Kosanji Yanagiya Talks About Shincho." #HiroshiOtomo #Hiroshi_Otomo #book #JapaneseLiterature/EssaysAndReviews