The chain of islands stretching south of Tokyo was once places of exile, banishing outlaws both dangerous and quirky, and sometimes even those with a touch of charm... Kyota Ko presents both folktales from the most destitute islands, and the true stories of the zainins—sinners—who clung to life and hope amidst their harsh fates.
With cultural insights into the historical origins of the yakuza, the roots of Japan's enduring stigma toward tattoos, and the lives of those cast to the margins of society, Kyota Ko weaves history and commentary into the sometimes harsh, sometimes comical, and sometimes deeply moving stories of the zainins. Through their struggles, discover the forgotten shadows of Japan's past and the ways they continue to shape the culture today.
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