Oguni, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan¶
Sensei Hiro’s parent dōjō town — Steve’s Japan training, 5th Dan, Sakurako, and Hiro-san’s death. Prologue memorial frame (AWLL2.9).
Last updated through AWLL3.6 ch 069 (key location seed).
Description¶
Oguni, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan (Tōhoku). Parent Shotokan dōjō under Sensei Hiro; Steve trains to 5th Dan (AWLL2.7). Nearby / linked: Yama-dera; Narita as gateway. Chicago JM Martial Arts later blessed with Hiro’s ashes path (AWLL2.9).
Key events¶
| Series | Book | Chapter | Date (in-story) | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 54–64 | June 15 – July 20, 1994 | Narita → Oguni; Sensei Hiro; 5th Dan; Sakurako |
| 2 | 8 | 34–36 | Dec 13–22, 1994 | Tokyo / Oguni / Yama-dera; SPSS Tokyo; parent dōjō; Hiro-san dies; home Dec 22 |
| 2 | 9 | Prologue | Oct 6, 2012 | Memorial / closure frame (Oguni; Sensei Jim & Sakurako’s circle) — future frame relative to main 1995 arc |
Key people¶
| Person | Context |
|---|---|
| Sensei Hiro | Parent dōjō; dies Dec 1994 |
| Sakurako | Oguni circle; later Chicago path (baby Hiro Nov 1995) |
| Stephen Mark Adams (Steve) | Trainee; 5th Dan |
| Sensei Jim Miller | JM Martial Arts; memorial frame with Steve |