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In Nami-ko, we follow the poignant journey of a young woman from a noble Japanese family as she navigates the complexities of love and duty. Recently married to the devoted naval officer Takeo, Namis world is shattered when she contracts tuberculosis. While Takeo strives to create a blissful life for her, his mother views Namis illness as a dire threat to their family legacy. Manipulated by Chijiwa, a scorned lover and Takeos cousin, she forces Nami back to her family, ultimately leading to a divorce. When Takeo returns from the front lines of the war with China, he is devastated by the irreversible separation. As Namis health declines, her only hope is to reunite with her beloved one last time. This compelling tale, originally published in 1899 as Hototogisu (The Cuckoo) by Kenjiro Tokutomi (pen-name Roka), explores the tension between tradition and modernity in post-Meiji Restoration Japan. This edition features a translation by Sakae Shioya and E. F. Edgett from 1904. (Summary by Av
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What is Nami-ko about?
In Nami-ko, we follow the poignant journey of a young woman from a noble Japanese family as she navigates the complexities of love and duty. Recently married to the devoted naval officer Takeo, Namis world is shattered when she contracts tuberculosis.
Who hosts Nami-ko?
Nami-ko is hosted by Kenjiro Tokutomi. The show has published 48 episodes to date.
What has Nami-ko covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Watsons (Dramatic Reading)-Jane Austen, L. Oulton" (24 August 2026, 233 minutes), "Living With Our Children A Book of Little Essays for Mothers-Clara Dillingham Pierson" (23 August 2026, 304 minutes), and "Soren Kierkegaard, Various Readings-Various" (22 August 2026, 268 minutes).
How often does Nami-ko publish?
Nami-ko publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 281 minutes across 48 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Nami-ko?
Booking probability for Nami-ko is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Nami-ko requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Nami-ko's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Kenjiro Tokutomi hosts Nami-ko, a fiction podcast with 48 episodes published.
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