JAPANESE ROSE

Details:

• ISBN: 9788184983340

• Edition: 1

• Publishing Year: February 2012

• Pages: 192

• Language: Marathi (Translated from English)

• Category: Fiction

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Binding: Paperback

Description:

"Japanese Rose" is a haunting and poignant story set against the backdrop of Japan's darkest days during World War II. The narrative centers on Sayuri Miyamoto, a woman who dares to defy societal expectations and military traditions to fulfill a forbidden dream. In 1945, amidst the twilight of Japan's war efforts, the Kamikaze pilots—known as the "Winds of God"—were formed as human bombs, a terrifying yet revered creation of Japan’s military. These young, patriotic men signed up for the harrowing missions without hesitation. However, in a male-dominated society, the women who envied their courage were kept out of the program.

Sayuri, however, dares to challenge this male-only tradition. Her dream is to become a Kamikaze pilot, but the cost of this ambition is unimaginable. As the Japanese military enforces a strict code of honor, Sayuri’s pursuit of her dream leads her into a tragic and secretive path. Once she becomes a Kamikaze pilot, she is forced to live with the devastating reality that her existence as a female Kamikaze pilot must never be known. The military declares her dead, erasing her from history.

Through Sayuri's eyes, readers are taken on a haunting journey through a war-torn Japan. The book explores the deep emotional and psychological scars of war, and the relentless drive to achieve what society deems impossible. As the story unfolds, the truth about Sayuri's existence becomes a mystery—was she real, or is she a myth born from the feverish imagination of a woman with an unfulfilled dream?

This is not just a story about war but also about a woman’s determination to break free from the constraints of a society that seeks to suppress her. With themes of love, sacrifice, and the cost of ambition, "Japanese Rose" explores the boundaries of courage, identity, and the silent struggle of a woman who fought to be remembered, even if it meant sacrificing everything.