I read Akira Yoshimura 'Akatsuki no Tabitito' (Kosansha.)This is the life story of Ryojun Matsumoto who was the first surgeon general of Japan.
He was the doctor of 'Shogun.'
He survived change of power at end of Edo period and became of high officials of Meiji government.
Yoshimura maintains matter-of-fact approach.
The takasago-fuyo has been blooming one after another since the end of July.
