July 26, 2025 • 16 mins
Discover the enthralling journey of a brave, skillful, and ambitious boy who dared to dream big and became Japans wealthiest man. This captivating narrative is a fictionalized biography inspired by the real-life figure, Kinokuniya Bunzaemon (1669 – 1734). Penned by Gensai Murai, the tale highlights the virtue of deeds and the power of ambition. The story made its debut in English in the renowned St. Nicholas Magazine (1873 - 1940), a platform that launched the careers of promising young authors like Edna St. Vincent Millay, F. Scott Fitzgerald, E. B. White, and Stephen Vincent Benét - all recipients of St. Nicholas League cash awards. Lets venture into this remarkable tale, beautifully summarized by Brian Fullen.
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