Kenji Comes Home (ca. 1947)

“Kenji Comes Home” portrays the struggles of Kenji Marawa, a soldier returning to Japan two years after World War II and the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. He finds his hometown unrecognizable, filled with ruins and strangers. As he searches for work amidst widespread unemployment, he befriends a boy named Shirou and reconnects with Aki, the sister of a deceased friend. Kenji navigates the complexities of post-war Japan, grappling with the concepts of democracy, labor unions, and the allure of communism. His journey involves personal growth, the search for identity, and the quest for faith in a world marked by chaos and uncertainty. Ultimately, Kenji’s story reflects the broader challenges faced by a nation rebuilding itself after devastation.

Keywords
Kenji, Japan, post-war, Hiroshima, democracy, communism, friendship, identity, labor union, faith

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