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Ooku

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Author : Fumi Yoshinaga
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009

Ooku written by Fumi Yoshinaga and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Epidemics categories.

"In Edo period Japan, a strange new disease called the Red Pox has begun to prey on the country's men. Within eighty years of the first outbreak, the male population has fallen by seventy-five percent. Women have taken on all the roles traditionally granted to men, even that of the Shogun. The men, precious providers of life, are carefully protected. And the most beautiful of the men are sent to serve in the Shogun's Inner Chamber"--Page 4 of cover.

Ooku The Secret World Of The Shogun S Women

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Author : Cecilia Segawa Seigle
language : en
Publisher: Cambria Press
Release Date : 2014-03-28

Ooku The Secret World Of The Shogun S Women written by Cecilia Segawa Seigle and has been published by Cambria Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-28 with Literary Criticism categories.

"One of the least understood and often maligned aspects of the Tokugawa Shogunate is the Ooku, or 'Great Interior,' the institution within the shogun's palace, administered by and for the upper-class shogunal women and their attendants who resided there. Long the object of titillation and a favorite subject for off-the-wall fantasy in historical TV and film dramas, the actual daily life, practices, cultural roles, and ultimate missions of these women have remained largely in the dark, except for occasional explosions of scandal. In crystal-clear prose that is a pleasure to read, this new book, however, presents the Ooku in a whole new down-to-earth, practical light. After many years of perusing unexamined Ooku documents generated by these women and their associates, the authors have provided not only an overview of the fifteen generations of Shoguns whose lives were lived in residence with this institution, but how shoguns interacted differently with it. Much like recent research on imperial convents, they find not a huddled herd of oppressed women, but on the contrary, women highly motivated to the preservation of their own particular cultural institution. Most important, they have been able to identify "the culture of secrecy" within the Ooku itself to be an important mechanism for preserving the highest value, 'loyalty,' that essential value to their overall self-interested mission dedicated to the survival of the Shogunate itself." - Barbara Ruch, Columbia University "The aura of power and prestige of the institution known as the ooku-the complex network of women related to the shogun and their living quarters deep within Edo castle-has been a popular subject of Japanese television dramas and movies. Brushing aside myths and fallacies that have long obscured our understanding, this thoroughly researched book provides an intimate look at the lives of the elite female residents of the shogun's elaborate compound. Drawing information from contemporary diaries and other private memoirs, as well as official records, the book gives detailed descriptions of the physical layout of their living quarters, regulations, customs, and even clothing, enabling us to actually visualize this walled-in world that was off limits for most of Japanese society. It also outlines the complex hierarchy of positions, and by shining a light on specific women, gives readers insight into the various factions within the ooku and the scandals that occasionally occurred. Both positive and negative aspects of life in the "great interior" are represented, and one learns how some of these high-ranking women wielded tremendous social as well as political power, at times influencing the decision-making of the ruling shoguns. In sum, this book is the most accurate overview and characterization of the ooku to date, revealing how it developed and changed during the two and a half centuries of Tokugawa rule. A treasure trove of information, it will be a vital source for scholars and students of Japan studies, as well as women's studies, and for general readers who are interested in learning more about this fascinating women's institution and its significance in Japanese history and culture." - Patricia Fister, International Research Center for Japanese Studies, Kyoto

Oku The Inner Chambers Vol 10

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Author : Fumi Yoshinaga
language : en
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Release Date : 2014-11-18

Oku The Inner Chambers Vol 10 written by Fumi Yoshinaga and has been published by VIZ Media LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-18 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.

In Eisner-nominated Fumi Yoshinaga’s alternative history of Edo-era Japan, the men of Japan are dying out, and the women have taken up the reigns of power—including the shogun’s seat! In Edo period Japan, a strange new disease called the Redface Pox has begun to prey on the country's men. Within eighty years of the first outbreak, the male population has fallen by seventy-five percent. Women have taken on all the roles traditionally granted to men, even that of the shogun. The men, precious providers of life, are carefully protected. And the most beautiful of the men are sent to serve in the shogun's Inner Chamber... Aonuma and his disciples in Holland studies are closer than ever to finding a way to prevent the spread of the Redface Pox. But even as they work ceaselessly for salvation for their country, shadowy political machinations threaten their endeavors….and their lives!

Oku The Inner Chambers Vol 19

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Author : Fumi Yoshinaga
language : en
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Release Date : 2022-03-15

Oku The Inner Chambers Vol 19 written by Fumi Yoshinaga and has been published by VIZ Media LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-15 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.

The new government of Japan is determined to not only end the reign of the shoguns but erase any mention of the generations of women who once ruled the country. Try as they might to rewrite history, though, they cannot erase the memories of those who served in the Ōoku... -- VIZ Media

Oku The Inner Chambers Vol 1

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Author : Fumi Yoshinaga
language : en
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Release Date : 2016-11-15

Oku The Inner Chambers Vol 1 written by Fumi Yoshinaga and has been published by VIZ Media LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-15 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.

In Edo period Japan, a strange new disease called the Redface Pox has begun to prey on the country's men. Within eighty years of the first outbreak, the male population has fallen by seventy-five percent. Women have taken on all the roles traditionally granted to men, even that of the shogun. The men, precious providers of life, are carefully protected. And the most beautiful of the men are sent to serve in the shogun's Inner Chamber... -- VIZ Media

Oku The Inner Chambers Vol 4

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Author : Fumi Yoshinaga
language : en
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Release Date : 2016-11-15

Oku The Inner Chambers Vol 4 written by Fumi Yoshinaga and has been published by VIZ Media LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-15 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.

Despite Iemitsu and Arikoto's best efforts, there is no male heir to take over the shogunate. As the Redface Pox continues to ravage the country, it becomes increasingly clear within Edo Castle that Japan's continued existence relies on overturning the centuries of custom that define it! -- VIZ Media

Oku The Inner Chambers Vol 5

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Author : Fumi Yoshinaga
language : en
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Release Date : 2016-11-15

Oku The Inner Chambers Vol 5 written by Fumi Yoshinaga and has been published by VIZ Media LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-15 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.

Gyokuei, who first arrived at the Inner Chambers as a young novitiate monk, has risen to become one of the shogun Tsunayoshi's advisors. He hopes to protect the shogunate the same way his mentor Arikoto once did. But the numerous intrigues of the Inner Chambers—and the shogun herself—are pushing Gyokuei's patience and cunning to the breaking point. -- VIZ Media

Oku The Inner Chambers Vol 15

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Author : Fumi Yoshinaga
language : en
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Release Date : 2019-05-21

Oku The Inner Chambers Vol 15 written by Fumi Yoshinaga and has been published by VIZ Media LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-21 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.

In Eisner-nominated Fumi Yoshinaga’s alternative history of Edo-era Japan, the men of Japan are dying out, and the women have taken up the reigns of power—including the shogun’s seat! In Edo period Japan, a strange new disease called the Redface Pox has begun to prey on the country's men. Within eighty years of the first outbreak, the male population has fallen by seventy-five percent. Women have taken on all the roles traditionally granted to men, even that of the shogun. The men, precious providers of life, are carefully protected. And the most beautiful of the men are sent to serve in the shogun's Inner Chamber... Taneatsu’s shogun Iesada has died, but unlike previous bereaved consorts, he has been denied the refuge of taking Buddhist vows. Stuck in the Inner Chambers, he has instead thrown himself into supporting the new shogun, Iemochi. But salacious rumors about the nature of their relationship and the arrival of Iemochi’s new consort threaten to make a mockery of his noble intentions!

Oku The Inner Chambers Vol 7

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Author : Fumi Yoshinaga
language : en
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Release Date : 2016-11-15

Oku The Inner Chambers Vol 7 written by Fumi Yoshinaga and has been published by VIZ Media LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-15 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.

Ienobu's heir is still just a child, and with few official functions to perform, the men of the Inner Chamber find themselves with much time on their hands. Some find ways to make the most of their rare trips outside the palace, while others turn their minds to bloody intrigue... -- VIZ Media

Oku The Inner Chambers Vol 13

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Author : Fumi Yoshinaga
language : en
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Release Date : 2017-11-21

Oku The Inner Chambers Vol 13 written by Fumi Yoshinaga and has been published by VIZ Media LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-21 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.

In Eisner-nominated Fumi Yoshinaga’s alternative history of Edo-era Japan, the men of Japan are dying out, and the women have taken up the reigns of power—including the shogun’s seat! In Edo period Japan, a strange new disease called the Redface Pox has begun to prey on the country's men. Within eighty years of the first outbreak, the male population has fallen by seventy-five percent. Women have taken on all the roles traditionally granted to men, even that of the shogun. The men, precious providers of life, are carefully protected. And the most beautiful of the men are sent to serve in the shogun's Inner Chamber... After the discovery of the Redface Pox vaccine, the male population of Japan has nearly recovered, and men have become used to being in public life and government again. So as the first female shogun in over 60 years, Iesada has many challenges to overcome, such as an Inner Chamber unused to a woman’s needs. But the greatest threat she faces is her own father’s unhealthy interest in her…