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This historical biopic follows the life of Japanese heroine Yae Niijima. As Yae dedicates her life to helping others, she becomes a role model for modern women everywhere.

"Yae no Sakura" will tell the story of Niijima Yae, also known as Yamamoto Yaeko, who was born into the Aizu Domain during the late Edo period. Skilled in gunnery, she helped defend Aizu during the Boshin War, earning her the nickname of the "Bakumatsu Joan of Arc." After the war, she married educator Joseph Hardy Neesima (Niijima Jo) and became a Christian, and she helped Neesima found Doshisha University.

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Keywords
  • historical drama
  • japanese drama
  • taiga
  • bakumatsu
  • reference to niijima yae
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
Release date Jan 5, 2013
Countries of origin Japan
Official sites Official site
Language English Japanese
Filming locations Riga, Latvia
Production companies NHK

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