This biography follows the life of biwa master Kinshi Tsuruta, who became known worldwide through Toru Takemitsu's November Steps. It traces the fierce path of a person who left children behind, crossed gendered roles, and lived also as a business figure, while placing that life within modern Japanese music history.

The extraordinary life behind the biwa sound that shook the world.

This nonfiction work follows Hiroshi Aoyama's path to the final championship in the 250cc class of the motorcycle road racing world championship. Against the backdrop of global recession, team withdrawal, and the threat of losing his seat, it traces the rider and team on their way to the title.

In the fading 250cc class, Hiroshi Aoyama races toward becoming its final champion.