Tankosha, Kazuki Sugimoto, First Edition, September 29, 2011 "Shosoin," famous for the treasures of Emperor Shomu. The author, who has been involved with the treasures for many years as a staff member and director of the Shosoin Office, tells the story of the Shosoin and the people who supported its 1,200-year history. Among these behind-the-scenes figures are prominent individuals such as Retired Emperor Go-Shirakawa, Nobunaga, Ieyasu, and Emperor Meiji. The cover is slightly sun-faded.