Learn in Detail, Yet Easy to Read: A Biography Series by a Renowned Non-fiction Author! Bunken Shuppan Releases 'Oda Nobunaga: The Man Who Ended the Warring States Period'!

Shinko Keirinkan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka, Representative Director and President: Satoshi Sato) is launching 'Oda Nobunaga: The Man Who Ended the Warring States Period' (Biographies that Open Up History) under its children's book brand 'Bunken Shuppan,' available today at bookstores nationwide.

### Synopsis Oda Nobunaga, as a boy, was mocked by people as 'the Great Fool.' However, he triumphed in the Battle of Okehazama, which everyone expected him to lose, and rose to prominence. He fought to unify the country, but his dream of unification was shattered by the betrayal of a retainer. This is the life story of a warrior who lived and breathed war.

### From the Editor **Point 1: Geography is perfect with the introductory character guide!** It visually eliminates confusion regarding place names appearing in the text. Complex relationships between characters in the main text are also clarified in the introductory section.

**Point 2: Visualize the era with abundant illustrations!** 2-3 illustrations are placed in each chapter. Difficult historical matters such as 'battles' and 'negotiations' can be easily imagined, providing an immersive reading experience.

### Authors **Shun-ei Kunimatsu, Author** Children's literature author. Resides in Tokyo. Member of the Japan Children's Literature Association and the Wild Bird Society of Japan. In addition to children's novels, he writes non-fiction based on interviews about wild birds, nature, and people. He received the Sankei Children's Publication Culture Award Recommendation for 'Jomon Capital Revived: Sannai-Maruyama Site' (Kosei Publishing) and 'Extensive Research on Sparrows' (PHP Institute), and the 7th Kiyoto Fukuda Award for 'Toki, Fly to the Future' (Kumon Publishing). In 2019, his activities to date and his research book 'The Power of Non-fiction Children's Literature' (Bunkendo) were recognized, earning him the 2nd Children's Literary Non-fiction Award Special Prize and the 64th Children's Culture Merit Award. His other works include 'Miyazawa Kenji's Birds,' 'Learning Encyclopedia: Tadataka Ino: The Man Who Mapped Japan by Walking' (both from Iwasaki Shoten), and 'Michio Hoshino: Continuously Photographing Alaskan Life' (PHP Institute), among many others.

**Totoya, Illustrator** Resides in Kyoto Prefecture. Her representative works include the 'Antique FUGA' series (Iwasaki Shoten), the 'Yokai Dochu Hizakurige' series (Akane Shobo), and recent works include the 'Cynical Detective Azuchi Shin' series (Kokudosha), 'Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō: Journeying through the World of Edo' (Iwasaki Shoten), and 'Stories of Japanese Culture: Tea Ceremony, Tried Tea Ceremony!' (Kodansha).

### Product Information 'Oda Nobunaga: The Man Who Ended the Warring States Period' Series: Biographies that Open Up History Target: Upper elementary school students and older Format: Shiroku (B6 size) Price: 1980 yen (1800 yen + 10% tax) ISBN: 978-4-580-82726-4 HP: https://www.shinko-keirin.co.jp/bunken/ Keywords: