In which the Ascent of the Rising Sun is marked by the Descent of the Lightning.
Timestamps:
background, plot summary (0:00)
general discussion, adaptations (46:12)

Bibliography:
Blackwood, T. "Bushido Baseball? Three 'Fathers' and the Invention of a Tradition". Social Science Japan Journal, Vol. 11, issue 2, 2008.
The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, "Oshikawa Shunrō" http://www.sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/oshikawa_shunro
Matthew, Robert. "Japanese Science Fiction: A View of a Changing Society", 1989
Tama Cemetery, bio of Kiyoshi Oshikawa (in Japanese) http://www6.plala.or.jp/guti/cemetery/PERSON/A/oshikawa_k.html

Arthur Conan Doyle - "The Maracot Deep" (1928-29) | Chrononauts Episode 18.3

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