Takashi Matsuoka

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January 10, 1947

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Historical Fiction

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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. In addition to writing novels, Matsuoka also worked on the script for the 1990 film Pale Blood.

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Takashi Matsuoka's Books

Average rating: 3.95 · 2,270 ratings · 251 reviews · 4 distinct works · Similar authors

	Kastel Awan Burung Gereja (Samurai, #1) by Takashi Matsuoka, Esti A. Budihabsari (Translator) 3.92 of 5 stars 3.92 avg rating — 1,431 ratings — published 2002 — 38 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jembatan Musim Gugur (Samurai, #2) by Takashi Matsuoka, Ary Nilandari (Goodreads Author) (Translator) 3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 avg rating — 812 ratings — published 2004 — 29 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Autumn Bridge 4.31 of 5 stars 4.31 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2009	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cloud of Sparrows (#1) 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Series by Takashi Matsuoka

Samurai (2 books)
by Takashi Matsuoka, Ary Nilandari (Goodreads Author) (Translator)
3.944271065537227 of 5 stars 3.94 avg rating — 2,243 ratings

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“And when the moment came, even then Genji would be fortunate. He would die without fear, drenched in his own heart's blood, in the embrace of a beautiful woman, and she would weep for him.

What samurai could hope for more?”
― Takashi Matsuoka

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