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Himiko: Shaman Queen
The early powerful ruler who summoned spirits as well as armies.
Murasaki Shikibu: Imperial Insider
The 11th-century courtier who wrote what is thought to be the world's first novel.
Oda Nobunaga: Warlord
The terrifying warlord who brought much of Japan under his control
Tezuka Osamu: Godfather of Manga
The creator of Atom Boy, who brought Japanese cartoons to the world.
Daimatsu 'The Demon' Hirobumi
The brutal coach who achieved a gold medal for Japan at the 1964 Olympics.
