Many books have been published about Manjiro's life and journey, such as Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus, Born in the Year of Courage by Emily Crofford, and Shipwrecked!

Despite the challenges he faced, Manjiro eventually reunited with his family and embarked on a remarkable transformation. Embracing his experiences abroad, he adopted the path of a …

May 19, 2023 · Rescued by an American sea captain, Manjiro spent time abroad before returning home, where he was valued for his expertise but never fully trusted

Manjiro, though unseen and unknown by the Americans, became an interpreter and translator for the Tokugawa shogunate and was instrumental in negotiating the Convention of Kanagawa.

Manjiro Sano (佐野 さの 万 まん 次 じ 郎 ろう , Sano Manjirō?), or Mikey (マイキー, Maikī?), is a founding member and the former leader (総長, Sōchō?) of the Tokyo Manji Gang. In a past …

Manjiro began teaching navigation, whaling techniques, and modern science and technology. Most notably, he became the first Japanese person to officially teach the English language—a …