Laura Joh Rowland - Visions of Feudal Japan
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Join in the Adventures Experienced by Samurai Detective Sano Ichiro in Feudal Japan
Rowland shows great sensitivity to the culture and customs of the Japanese people and of the way things were in those days. Her books are page-turners that keep the excitement going from page one to the end.
Graveyards Are Creepy Enough During the Day--But Sano-San Sometimes Must Be There At Night
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The Fire Kimono (Sano Ichiro Novels) by Laura Joh Rowland
Japan, March 1700. Near a Shinto shrine in the hills, more...1 point
The Snow Empress: A Thriller (Sano Ichiro Novels) by Laura Joh Rowland
Japan, 1699: On a moonlit night on the northern fr more...0 points
The Assassin's Touch: A Thriller (Sano Ichiro Novels) by Laura Joh Rowland
It is a lost art, passed down by the ancients in great more...0 points
Red Chrysanthemum: A Thriller (Sano Ichiro Novels) by Laura Joh Rowland
Tokyo, 1698: Sano Ichiro, the samurai detective who more...0 points
The Perfumed Sleeve: A Novel (Sano Ichiro Novels) by Laura Joh Rowland
Sano Ichiro, Most Honorable Investigator of Events more...0 points
The Pillow Book of Lady Wisteria (Sano Ichiro Novels) by Laura Joh Rowland
In feudal Japan, passion and secrets lead to murder. more...0 points
The Samurai's Wife: A Novel (Sano Ichiro Novels) by Laura Joh Rowland
IN THE IMPERIAL CITY OF KYOTO, POWER IS MERELY CER more...0 points
The Dragon King's Palace: A Novel (Sano Ichiro Novels) by Laura Joh Rowland
On a whim of the shogun's mother, a procession has more...0 points
Black Lotus (Sano Ichiro Novels) by Laura Joh Rowland
When veteran samurai-detective Sano Ichiro, the Mo more...0 points
The Concubine's Tattoo (Sano Ichiro Novels) by Laura Joh Rowland
Twenty months spent as the shogun's sosakan-sama--most more...0 points
Bundori by Laura Joh Rowland
It is early spring, 1679, and the feudal Japanese capital, more...0 points
The Pillow Book of Lady Wisteria (Sano Ichiro Novels) by Laura Joh Rowland
In feudal Japan, passion and secrets lead to murder. more...0 points
Shinju by Laura Joh Rowland
When beautiful, wealthy Yukiko and low-born artist more...0 points
Red Chrysanthemum: A Thriller (Sano Ichiro Novels) by Laura Joh Rowland
July 1698. Sano Ichiro, the samurai detective who has more...0 points
Laura Joh Rowland's Fascinating Feudal Japan Stories about Detective Sano Ichiro and His Adventures
The Roof Tiles of the Buildings in the Empire's Enclaves Can Harbor Ninja Warriors
Decorating with Images from Feudal Japan
Sano Ichiro-sama Must Report to the Emperor at Edo Castle - Sometimes with Bad News
Detective Sano Ichiro by the Bay.... eBay, That Is!
Links to Laura Joh Rowland and Her Writing!
- Laura Joh Rowland's Official Website
- You can catch up with what new writing's Ms. Rowland is producing here. Lots of cool pics and information!
- A Subset of Laura Joh Rowland's Official Website.. .The Detective Sano Mysteries
- Here's the character that introduced me to Laura Joh Rowland's wonderful writing. Interesting site.
To Get a Real-Life Experience of Detective Sano Ichiro's Environment, You Can Travel to Japan!
Well, the original capital of Japan was Kyoto, but then it was moved to Tokyo (then called "Edo")... the capital also moved from Nara and also Osaka... depending on which feudal daimyo or warlord you considered to be the most powerful for running the country. The emperor, however, was housed in Kyoto and then moved to Tokyo/Edo early in the history of Japan.
So, the best way to enjoy the sights of Japan is to fly into the New Tokyo Narita International Airport, and then, from there, take a train or bus to Tokyo as a center "hub".
From Tokyo, you can take a Shinkansen "bullet-train" through Nagoya to Kyoto. In Kyoto, you can see the Heian Shrine, the Fushimi-Momoyama-Jo (Castle), and other attractions. From Kyoto, you can take a bus to Nara and see the "Shika-Koen" (Deer Park) and the large torii gates and stone-lantern-lined walkways through the park under the huge pine trees and bamboo groves.
If you have more than a few weeks to play, you can also explore the southern part of Japan--including the islands Kyushu and perhaps Okinawa... and the northern part of Japan including the island of Hokkaido.
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Jhangora
Jan 12, 2011 @ 4:29 am | delete
- Interesting Lens. Nice to know about Detective Sano. Lensrolled to my Lens on Popular World Detective Fiction Characters. I'm creating some hubs on Shintoism and Japanese Culture. Thanx for helping me learn something new.
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NAIZA
Apr 18, 2009 @ 3:06 pm | delete
- interesting! I haven't heard about her before. I love Ninja's, samurais and Japan is full of colorful history and facts. I enjoyed your lens. Def, a fab five!
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An exciting read! Put on the Japanese music and enjoy this adventure!
The Concubine's Tattoo (Sano Ichiro Mysteries)
Amazon Price: $2.65 (as of 06/01/2012)
This book was one of the first books I read of the Laura Joh Rowland Detective Sano collection! Lots of intrigue, historical background and setting, and action to keep you turning pages!
Medieval Japan's Interactions with Westerners ... Part of the Plot!
The Way of the Traitor
Amazon Price: $3.81 (as of 06/01/2012)
This book adds the additional interesting feature of describing the early interactions with westerners in the early Japanese empire.... and the consequences for any missteps in this interaction. Detective Sano is faced with being sent away to a far-off province to solve a seemingly impossible crime... an exciting read!
Shinju! The novel that started the series!
Shinju
Amazon Price: $3.50 (as of 06/01/2012)
This is Laura Joh Rowland's debut novel.... a wild romp through medieval Japan with Samurai police commander Ichiro Sano (Sano,Ichiro). An exciting and interesting read. Get this for your next read!
