Shingari Yamaichi Shōken Saigo no 12-nin by Kiyotake Hidetoshi

A Gripping Japanese Non-Fiction Account of the Yamaichi Securities Collapse

This is a compelling piece of Japanese non-fiction, "Shingari: Yamaichi Shōken Saigo no 12-nin" (which translates to "The Last 12 People of Yamaichi Securities"). Written by Kiyotake Hidetoshi, this book details the final days of the massive Japanese securities firm Yamaichi, which collapsed in 1997. It's a powerful story of the employees who stayed behind to the very end to settle the company's affairs.

This book was a major success in Japan and was even adapted into a popular TV drama. This is a Japanese-language paperback (bunko) edition, perfect for native speakers or advanced learners looking for a compelling modern history read.

• Book Title: Shingari: Yamaichi Shōken Saigo no 12-nin (しんがり 山一證券 最後の12人)
• Author: Kiyotake Hidetoshi (清武英利)
• Format: Paperback (Bunko)
• Language: Japanese
• Publisher: Kodansha Bunko (講談社)