A thrilling crime classic from the bestselling author of Tokyo ExpressTokyo 1960. As the
first rays of morning light hit the rails at Kamata Station a man's body is found on the
tracks. With only two leads - a distinctive accent and a single word 'kameda' - senior
inspector Imanishi Eitaro is called in to solve the puzzle. Setting aside his beloved bonsai
and haikus he must cross Japan in search of answers from Osaka to Akita accompanied by
junior detective Yoshimura. At each new town they encounter traces of the avant-garde Nouveau
Group - young Tokyo artists who are bringing new ideas from the West. What to make of this
modern collective? And how to stop another mysterious death occurring? Inspector Imanishi
investigates...A fascinating glimpse into Japanese society at a time of great change this is
one of Seicho Matsumoto's best-loved novels - a riveting mystery from the master of Japanese
crime.
