Title: Blossoms and shadows
Description: This is the story of the birth of modern Japan, told by Tsuru, a young woman who breaks every stereotype of the Japanese lady. We meet her on the day of her sister's wedding, and soon realise that she will not accept the same domestic role that her sister is about to take on.
Subjects: Japanese women, Fiction, Sisters, Sex role, Social life and customs, Manners and customs
Places: Japan
Time periods: 1600-1868