This item was obtained at a used book fair. The box has some scratches. Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing. When shipping, I will take waterproof measures and package it. "Dictionary of Ancient and Medieval Japanese Names" Kunio Hirano / Seiichiro Seno Price: ¥20,000 Covers 3,372 diverse figures, from Himiko, Yamato Takeru, and Prince Shotoku to Oda Nobunaga, Sen no Rikyu, and Hosokawa Gracia! This definitive edition includes 3,372 people who were active over approximately 1,500 years, from ancient times, which marked the birth of the nation, to the end of the medieval period when the samurai seized power. It covers a wide range of figures, including successive emperors, imperial ladies, princes, regents, powerful clans, samurai, monks, shrine priests, entertainers, foreigners, and figures from legends and stories. It includes accurate descriptions based on factual verification, major references, and portraits. An index and a "List of Items by Date of Death" are included at the end. #KunioHirano #Kunio_Hirano #SeiichiroSeno #Seiichiro_Seno #book #history/JapaneseHistory