A Japanese tale - not about daring ninja or battling samurai - but a hero with a very different penchant. Based on an actual historical fiction figure, the akutagawa-nominated master short story writer, Kanji Hanawa, tak...A Japanese tale - not about daring ninja or battling samurai - but a hero with a very different penchant. Based on an actual historical fiction figure, the akutagawa-nominated master short story writer, Kanji Hanawa, takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery, as lord Asunaro Inherits his own Japanese fiefdom and grapples with his role and ultimate legacy.