Mudazumo Naki Kaikaku: The Legend of Koizumi

Retirement from parliament has not ended Junichiro Koizumi’s determination to defend Japan. In a world where mahjong settles extraordinary political conflicts, diplomatic meetings become confrontations with stakes far beyond the game.

Threats surrounding a summit with North Korea and a subsequent showdown in China demand improbable luck and uncompromising nerve. National prestige, rival schemes, and spectacular techniques converge at the table as Koizumi faces opponents determined to outplay him.