"Rays of Heavens and Hells" is a collection of two captivating stories that explore the themes of loyalty, duty, bravery, and the consequences of one's actions. "A Place in Kitami" is a story that blends Japanese mythology and Buddhist traditions with elements of the supernatural. It follows a Japanese Buddhist monk who was born together with a demon that he keeps locked in an isolated place at the monastery he runs. When the monk approaches death, he entrusts his disciple, Yokota, with a critical mission: to bring him the ...
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"Rays of Heavens and Hells" is a collection of two captivating stories that explore the themes of loyalty, duty, bravery, and the consequences of one's actions. "A Place in Kitami" is a story that blends Japanese mythology and Buddhist traditions with elements of the supernatural. It follows a Japanese Buddhist monk who was born together with a demon that he keeps locked in an isolated place at the monastery he runs. When the monk approaches death, he entrusts his disciple, Yokota, with a critical mission: to bring him the demon at the exact moment of his passing. The story delves into themes of loyalty and duty, raising the question of whether Yokota will be worthy of his mission. "Aviatrices" is a historical fiction piece inspired by the legendary "White Squadron," a unit formed exclusively of female pilots during World War II. The story highlights the bravery of these women who saved over ten thousand soldiers by picking them up from the battlefield with their white single-engine airplanes. The story also explores the challenges these women faced in a male-dominated field and the obstacles they had to overcome to be accepted. It sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of the war and the often-overlooked contributions of women to the war effort. Whether you are interested in Japanese mythology and Buddhist traditions or in the lesser-known contributions of women during WWII, these stories are sure to engage you with their unique concepts, intriguing characters, and thought-provoking themes.
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