Ghost of Ofumi

In this modern adaptation of Okamoto Kido's detective classic —Japan's first mystery series, written by the son of a samurai— a retired detective in old Tokyo starts asking questions, and learns that some names are kept quiet for a reason.

Over seven days, told through Hans' texts to a young detective-in-training, the story follows his quiet investigation through temple lanes and tea rooms, old records and older silences, toward a koi pond in a family garden that no one will go near.

Adapted from the first Inspector Hanshichi detective story by Okamoto Kido (1917) and set in modern Tokyo. The first in our series of Curious Casebook stories. A true gem, like a warm cup of tea in your hand.