It's well-known that Ken Takakura visited Zenko-ji Temple in Shinshu for many years (even during overseas filming!)... This book is filled with moving diary entries and stories of people, including Ken Takakura, who came all the way to distant Shinshu, longing to meet their deceased loved ones at Zenko-ji Temple. Masako Horii, a Japanese literature scholar and regular on Shinetsu Broadcasting's "Toru Takeda's Rambling Walk," explains Oda Takuko's (Ken Takakura's ancestor) diary of visiting Zenko-ji Temple, which was also discussed on the broadcast, along with a map. Also, what is the connection between Zenko-ji Temple and figures like Kyoshi Takahama, Ogai Mori, Soseki Natsume, Noh songs, and legends?! 2nd edition, 2023 Published by Shinano Mainichi Shimbun Price: ¥1320 * The author's signature, etc., was on the front endpaper (flyleaf), but it has been removed for privacy protection. (I'll include it anyway. Image) * There are small scratches on the obi and cover. (Image) * We have set the price to be auspicious, reflecting the expanding shape of the "suehiro" (fan shape). #SosekiNatsume #Shiki #KyoshiTakahama #TakukoOda #Book #MasakoHorii #TsuredureSanpomichi #ZenkojiTemple #KenTakakura