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Takashi Matsuoka is a first-generation Japanese American writer living in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Before commiting full time to the writing profession, he used to work at a Zen Buddhist temple. His books, historical novels depicting American missionaries' visits to Japan, are often compared to Shōgun and the rest James Clavell's series.
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Oct 1, 2002 · Samurai #1. Cloud of Sparrows. Takashi Matsuoka. 4.03. 4,500 ratings422 reviews. It is the dawn of the New Year, 1861. After two centuries of isolation, Japan has been forced to open its doors to the West, igniting a clash of cultures and generations.
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Takashi Matsuoka grew up in Hawaii. He lives in Honolulu, where he was employed at a Zen Buddhist temple before becoming a full-time writer. He is the author of the acclaimed novel Cloud of Sparrows and Autumn Bridge.
Aug 1, 2004 · Autumn Bridge by Takashi Matsuoka is a challenging read woven into a web of different timelines, prophecies, and lineage. In the beginning, we are introduced to Genji. Genji is a man of many things; Great Lord of Akaoka, wielder of prophectic visions, and lover to Emily Gibson.
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MATSUOKA, Takashi. PERSONAL: Born in Japan. ADDRESSES: Home—Honolulu, HI. CAREER: Employed at a Buddhist temple. WRITINGS: Cloud of Sparrows, Delacorte Press (New York, NY), 2002. SIDELIGHTS: Takashi Matsuoka left Japan as a child and was raised in the United States.
Takashi Matsuoka grew up in Hawaii. He lives in Honolulu, where he was employed at a Zen Buddhist temple before becoming a full-time writer. He is the author of the acclaimed novel Cloud of Sparrows and Autumn Bridge.
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