Kobo: A Story of the Russo-Japanese War

Aboard the liner Sardinia, three foreign correspondents—an experienced Englishman, a sharp‑tongued Frenchman, and a bright‑eyed young Briton—watch the turbulent seas of the Korea Strait as winter clouds gather overhead. Their conversation turns to the mysterious object spotted on the horizon, prompting a flurry of questions and speculation that hints at a larger conflict looming in the Far East.

Through vivid observations of Japanese troops, Korean landscapes, and the uneasy diplomacy of the era, the narrative captures the tension and anticipation that preceded the Russo‑Japanese War. The author’s firsthand impressions of disciplined imperial guards and the subtle rivalry between East and West set the stage for a story that blends travelogue, military insight, and the personal stakes of those reporting from the front lines. Listeners will be drawn into a world on the brink, where the calm of the sea masks the gathering storm of war.