The Gikio Den: A Japanese Romance is a novel written by Takehiko Uyeki and was first published in 1887. The story is set in Japan during the Meiji era and follows the life of the protagonist, Gikio, a young samurai who falls in love with a beautiful woman named O-Yumi. However, their love is forbidden due to their different social classes and their families' disapproval. Gikio is torn between his duty to his family and his love for O-Yumi. He must navigate the complex social hierarchy of Japan and overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of their love. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and honor, as well as the changing social and cultural landscape of Japan during the Meiji era. The Gikio Den is a classic Japanese romance novel that provides a glimpse into the traditional Japanese society and customs of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese literature, culture, and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.