A historical novel that depicts the age of Oda Nobunaga through the eyes of a missionary. Japan seen from another culture, the rise of power, and the movement of the human spirit are layered through travel and recollection.

A foreigner's gaze reflects both the brilliance and unease of the Azuchi age.

A scholarly study of the artistic and social conditions under which kabuki took shape. Drawing on documents and theater history, it presents early modern drama through performers, cities, and audiences.

The origins of kabuki are read through the movement of stage and city.