Sojiya: The Eta Undertaker
Sojiya: The Eta Undertaker is a story set in Feudal Japan that focuses on Genji and his family. He was born into a family from the lowest caste. The book explores the challenges and hardships faced by undertakers in the 1600's.
The story describes the role of an undertaker and the process he goes through servicing the families of the deceased. Although he is considered "unclean," he earns the respect of the upper class.
Genji and his family are elevated to the Commoner status, a rare occurrence. He gains respect, and the undertakers from across Japan come to learn from him. He eventually becomes known as the Architect of Funeral Homes and its services.
