# Squire Shiota — Kusamakura character guide

> Squire Shiota in Kusamakura by Natsume Sōseki.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Shiota, Squire Shiota

**First appearance:** 0007-vi

## Who they are

A local squire or landowner who appears in the narrative.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kusamakura_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as the wealthy owner of the hot-spring hotel in Nakoi, which is almost deserted due to the Russo-Japanese War.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kusamakura_se/chapters/viii)

Nami's father and host of the tea party, shows an ink-stone once owned by Rai Sanyo.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kusamakura_se/chapters/xiii)

The old gentleman who falls asleep in the boat and later bids Kyuichi farewell with hidden tears.

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