"Why did the feudal lords of the Warring States period aim for Kyoto?" The answer lies within the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu (One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets). Those who have studied the "Hyakunin Isshu" before will likely be surprised by the unprecedented commentary in this book, and the theory that the "Hyakunin Isshu" is a single lyrical poem composed of one hundred verses. However, the more you read and research, the more you realize there's no other way to interpret it. Below are excerpts from audience feedback at the author's lecture: ○ This is the first time I've encountered a "Hyakunin Isshu" commentary that brought me to tears. I realized that even a thousand years ago, the Japanese were still Japanese. ○ Just as a single auxiliary line can easily solve a difficult geometry problem, my long-held questions were brilliantly resolved. ○ I used to fall asleep during 45-minute classical literature classes, but the 90-minute lecture by Mr. Onagi was over in a flash, filled with excitement and emotion. ○ I truly understood that waka (Japanese poetry) is the origin of Japanese culture. I believe this book will become "a book of the Japanese soul." ○ I strongly felt, along with a sense of reflection, that we must teach children the Japanese spirit before teaching them grammar and knowledge. ○ The image of Heian aristocrats as being in love, shedding tears, and being delicate... was completely shattered! ○ The impact is such that it overturns the very concept of waka. There are no words to refute the interpretation, which is backed by historical facts. ○ For the first time, I felt a living, breathing human being in the "Hyakunin Isshu," and I struggled to hold back tears of emotion. ○ I learned how important it is to understand the historical background and consider the poet's perspective, rather than focusing on grammatical interpretation. ○ I was shocked by the content! And even more shocked that such an amazing interpretation had never existed before!! "Hyakunin Isshu Deciphered Through the Japanese Spirit: The Truth Revealed Across a Thousand Years" Yoshiyuki Onagi Price: ¥3200 #YoshiyukiOnagi #Yoshiyuki_Onagi #Book #History/JapaneseHistory