This historical epic, a labor of love, depicts the Showa era's "river of fire, a landscape of flames" against the backdrop of Gunma Prefecture's Joshu region. This book, which captures the tears, struggles, and hopeful trajectories of Japan's past from the small, everyday lives of the provinces and the currents of history, examines post-war Japan from the perspective of the "provinces." This approach offers a realism and emotional depth that textbooks cannot provide, as the lives and memories of the people rooted in Gunma vividly intersect with the turbulent Showa era. Sometimes fiery, sometimes as still as mountains and rivers—the author's gaze, reflecting the ever-changing Showa era through the mountains of Joshu, carries the power to move the reader's heart. Why you should read it: A non-fiction work that powerfully portrays the voices and historical passion of people living in the provinces. An immersive experience that allows you to touch the "Showa era's reality = provincial memories" that textbooks cannot convey. For those interested in Gunma and local history, it offers a sense of realism, as if you are reading living history. This book allows you to re-examine the Showa era through the "eyes of the provinces." What emerges is not someone else's memory, but the voices of the people who lived there. Please join us in experiencing the strong, unwavering image of provincial life joining hands with the times. This is an old item, so it has a corresponding texture, but it is readable, and I would like to sell it for the price of one coin (500 yen).