Nonō’s Field
── The Untold Battlefield of Wandering Priestesses in Feudal Japan ──
Beyond the legends of SHOGUN.
Discover the secret 16th-century espionage war between the Takeda and Sanada clans, fought by a real network of wandering Shinto priestesses known as the "Nonō". Written by acclaimed author Iwashiro Manjiu.
Official Music Videos & Lore
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A Samurai's Fate & A Miko's Prayer
Official Concept Presentation: The spiritual shadow warriors who walked the bloody Sengoku battlefields.
Wilderness of the Warrior (Theme of Yukimura)
Experience the soul-stirring original soundtrack dedicated to the legendary Sanada Yukimura and his ninja allies.
Historical Background
⛩️ Who Were the "Nonō" (Aruki-Miko)?
Historical records often overlook them, but wandering shrine maidens—called Aruki-Miko or locally Nonō—traveled across warring provinces under the guise of ritual divination, exorcism, and spiritual channeling (Kuchiyose). In reality, they formed an invisible intelligence network cultivated by the warlord Takeda Shingen and later inherited by the cunning Sanada clan.
⚔️ Espionage in the Shadow of Samurai Warfare
While samurai clashed in grand armor at Nagashino, Ueda Castle, and Osaka, a silent war was waged in mountain passes and shadow temples. Nonō's Field brings these resilient women into the spotlight, blending meticulous archival research with breath-taking dark fantasy.
Explore the Trilogy
Immerse yourself in the epic journey of the wandering priestesses. Available worldwide in digital Kindle edition and high-quality Paperback edition.
Nonō’s Field: Vol. 1
The twilight of the Takeda clan. Amidst the chaos of the battlefields, wandering Shinto maidens—the Nonō—walk between life and death, carrying secret oaths and forbidden intelligence.
Nonō’s Field: Vol. 2
The legendary Siege of Ueda Castle. As the Sanada clan defies overwhelming Tokugawa forces, the shadow war of the kunoichi and mountain shinobi reaches a fever pitch.
Nonō’s Field: Vol. 3
The road to Sekigahara. Invisible threads of destiny intertwine as the priestesses face betrayal, ancient rituals, and the thunderous dawn of a new shogunate.
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