Among The Yakuza

Peter Flower

Summary

Nishimura Nisida lives in the Asian quarter of Budapest in the 1990s with his daughter Miyoko and adopted son Istvan. He is a descendant of an ancient samurai family who teaches kendo to children. One day, Japanese men in suits appear in town and ask questions about a Japanese man. The news soon reaches Nisida's ears. He knows the yakuza has found him. Who is Nisimura Nisida? Why did he have to leave Japan and why did he choose Budapest? Why is the Yakuza looking for him? Will he succeed in misleading them or will he have to fight? What does giri mean? What can a white boy, a Gaijin, do against the Yakuza?The answers are revealed in this adventure novel full of twists and turns, while giving us a glimpse into the history of Japan and the everyday lives of the Japanese people. We will learn about the island of Hokkaido, its ancient traditions; the samurai ethos, the bushido, and the dreaded yakuza world.

Available since: 03/21/2025.

Print length: 488 pages.

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