Translator is well known Japan expert, with over 50K sales, incl. Manga! Manga! (Kodansha, 0870117521, 30,000 cps), America and the Four Japans (1-880656-06-X, 3,500 cps), and Dreamland Japan (1-880656-23-X, 9,000+ cps) both Stone Bridge Press
Documentary comic book narrative on serious subject (cf Art Spiegelman's Maus)
Large Asian-American population throughout US
Also shows uneasy relationship between early Japanese and Chinese immigrants
Reprint from 1931 original. This is a rediscovery. The author died in the1950's
Based on actual events from the early 20th century.