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Senbon Matsubara: Kawa to Ikiru Shounen-tachi

Senbon Matsubara: Kawa to Ikiru Shounen-tachi

せんぼんまつばら 川と生きる少年たち

In 1753, the people of Senbon Matsubara in Shizuoka suffer severe floods along the Kiso, Nagara, and Yuhi rivers. To prevent future disasters, the central government forces the people of Satsuma (in present-day Kumamoto Prefecture) to undertake the arduous work of flood control. The local community endures great hardships as they cooperate on the massive project, struggling against both nature and the demands imposed upon them.

The forced labor and harsh conditions create deep resentment among the people of Satsuma, a subtle indication of the growing discontent that would later fuel open rebellion. As the boys of the region grow up amidst the relentless toil and sacrifice, their lives are shaped by the river and the struggle to survive.

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