Biographical Comic 'Justo Takayama Ukon' Released, Exploring the Faith and Life of a Solitary Christian Daimyo
A new biographical comic, 'Justo Takayama Ukon,' has been released, detailing the life of the Christian daimyo. It covers his roles as a warrior and tea master, his faith, his exile to Manila, and his eventual beatification as a martyr. The book is published by Parade and priced at 1,100 yen.
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The biographical comic depicting the life of Christian daimyo Takayama Ukon has been released on April 15, 2026.
This book focuses not only on his roles as a warrior and tea master but also on his faith as a Christian.
Takayama Ukon, who served as a vassal of Oda Nobunaga and distinguished himself as a warrior by beheading 200 enemies at the Battle of Honno-ji, was also known as a tea master, a high disciple of Sen no Rikyu.
The book delves into his faith as a Christian, in addition to his image as a warrior and cultural figure.
Exiled to Manila in the Philippines due to the Tokugawa shogunate's ban on Christianity, Ukon spent his final days there and was later beatified as a martyr.
This volume delves into the faith and life of this solitary Christian daimyo.
Book Information
"Justo Takayama Ukon"
Author: Yuko
Publisher: Parade
Release Date: April 15, 2026
ISBN: 978-4-86522-484-9
Specifications: A5 size / Perfect bound / 316 pages
Price: 1,100 yen (1,000 yen + 10% tax)
Paradebooks: https://books.parade.co.jp/category/genre03/978-4-86522-484-9.html
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/486522484X/
Publisher Information
The parent company, Parade Co., Ltd., is a design production company. With professional technology and knowledge, we provide total support for your book creation and publishing with excellent design and high quality.
Paradebooks Self-Publishing
URL: https://www.p-press.jp
TEL: 0120-123455
Mail: paradebooks@parade.co.jp
Paradebooks Book Introductions
URL: https://books.parade.co.jp
【Company Profile】
Company Name: Parade Co., Ltd.
Osaka Head Office: 1-1-8 Ukita, Kita-ku, Osaka
Tokyo Branch: 5F, SHONENGAHO-1, 2-8-5 Nishikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Naoki Harada
Established: October 20, 1987
Capital: 40,000,000 yen
Business Activities: Advertising planning/art direction, product development/package design, general graphic design, website planning/production, publishing business 'Paradebooks'
This book focuses not only on his roles as a warrior and tea master but also on his faith as a Christian.
Takayama Ukon, who served as a vassal of Oda Nobunaga and distinguished himself as a warrior by beheading 200 enemies at the Battle of Honno-ji, was also known as a tea master, a high disciple of Sen no Rikyu.
The book delves into his faith as a Christian, in addition to his image as a warrior and cultural figure.
Exiled to Manila in the Philippines due to the Tokugawa shogunate's ban on Christianity, Ukon spent his final days there and was later beatified as a martyr.
This volume delves into the faith and life of this solitary Christian daimyo.
Book Information
"Justo Takayama Ukon"
Author: Yuko
Publisher: Parade
Release Date: April 15, 2026
ISBN: 978-4-86522-484-9
Specifications: A5 size / Perfect bound / 316 pages
Price: 1,100 yen (1,000 yen + 10% tax)
Paradebooks: https://books.parade.co.jp/category/genre03/978-4-86522-484-9.html
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/486522484X/
Publisher Information
The parent company, Parade Co., Ltd., is a design production company. With professional technology and knowledge, we provide total support for your book creation and publishing with excellent design and high quality.
Paradebooks Self-Publishing
URL: https://www.p-press.jp
TEL: 0120-123455
Mail: paradebooks@parade.co.jp
Paradebooks Book Introductions
URL: https://books.parade.co.jp
【Company Profile】
Company Name: Parade Co., Ltd.
Osaka Head Office: 1-1-8 Ukita, Kita-ku, Osaka
Tokyo Branch: 5F, SHONENGAHO-1, 2-8-5 Nishikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Naoki Harada
Established: October 20, 1987
Capital: 40,000,000 yen
Business Activities: Advertising planning/art direction, product development/package design, general graphic design, website planning/production, publishing business 'Paradebooks'