"Journeying Towards Dawn" Rin Hamuro Price: ¥880 "I want to understand Japan and the Japanese by focusing on the small parts, not the large ones of history." Driven by this desire, this book is a collection of travel essays (serialized in the Asahi Shimbun's Western Japan edition) centered on Kyushu and Kyoto. It delves deeply into the background of a wide range of historical figures, from the shishi (men of high purpose) of the late Edo period, including Saigo Takamori, Ryoma Sakamoto, and Takayoshi Kido, to literary giants such as Shusaku Endo and Toshio Shimao. At the same time, it is a collection of exquisite essays that allows readers to see the behind-the-scenes of the author's published works. The book also includes a special 7-page synopsis written by the author before the serialization began. In addition to the photographs published in the newspaper serialization, snapshots taken during the author's research are also included, making this a comprehensive collection of Hamuro's historical perspective. Hamuro Rin, who has focused on the losers of history and brought excellent novels to the world. This book is a record of his journey in his final years, walking through the Saigoku region, which has survived numerous natural disasters and battles from ancient times to the modern era. Kagoshima of Saigo Takamori, Nagasaki of Shusaku Endo, Minamata of Michiko Ishimure. Literature rises when despair turns into prayer. The best book guide to Hamuro's works. ----------------------------------- Slight deterioration on the cover (see photos). Please purchase only if you understand that this is a used item and has been stored at home. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor imperfections. The product photos show multiple images that are as close to the actual colors as possible, but the color may differ from the actual product depending on your monitor settings and lighting. Please be sure to inquire before purchasing if you have any concerns after viewing the photos and reading the description. #RinHamuro #Rin_Hamuro #book #JapaneseLiterature/Essays #essay #travelessay #Japan"