![]() Whether there were lawyers in 1500s Japan.The difference between a yoriki and d ōshin.The different types of police seen in 16th century Japan.The social caste system of 16th century Japan.The judicial system of 16th century Japan.The evolving relationship between Hiro Hattori and Father Mateo.What Susan Spann likes about writing the Hiro Hattori books.How Susan Spann got the idea to write books about a ninja detective.She practices traditional Japanese calligraphy and used to raise seahorses. Though originally from the U.S., Spann now lives in Japan. ![]() ![]() The novels follow the adventures of Hiro Hattori, a ninja from the famous Iga clan, and Father Mateo Avila da Silva, a Portuguese Jesuit priest, as they travel through 16th century Japan solving murders and avoiding danger. Susan Spann is the award-winning author of the Hiro Hattori series of mystery books. On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we’re talking about ninjas, the judicial system of 16th century Japan, and more with Susan Spann, author of the Hiro Hattori “shinobi mystery” series of books. ![]()
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