New biography of Ashihara Hideyuki

[kakatootoshi]

"Ashihara Hideyuki Den Wagachichi Sonotamashi"

Translation of the official descriptions from the publisher:

Co-written by Kojima Kazushi and Ashihara Hidenori

The legenedary Karateka Ashihara Hideyuki. His life wrapped in mysteries is now being unveiled by his son! From his family life, especially his knife-throwing to Karate, Shuriken, Kenka and his battle against illness. Composed and written by Kojima Kazushi, the only person to be trusted by Ashihara Hideyuki.

ISBN : 978-4-10-306751-1
263 pages
1575 YEN

There are now some disagreements between Kojima and Ashihara (Hidenori) Kancho after the release of the book. The Ashihara side claims that in the book there are things that are not said by Ashihara (Hidenori) Kancho but written in a style which makes the readers think the other way round.

OSU!

[vapor]

Thanks for the info....it is weird that there would be disagreements by the co-authors about the content of the book....hope that is resolved.

vapor

[Nix]

The book is not available in English, I take it?

[kakatootoshi]

Dear Nix,
No it is in Japanese only.

OSU!