The History of Inaka Genji

Inaka Genji was a classic way for authors during the Tokugawa years to get around censorship. Author Ryu Te Tanihiko, pen name of Takaya Hikoshiro, son of samurai family who were Hata-Moto or direct bannermen to the Shogun. Suspicion regarding the true nature of Inaka Genji's story led to the text eventually being banned and Ryutetanihiko would end up under house arrest.