Author
OTAKE Akiko
Born in 1950, in Tokyo. Graduated from Sofia University, specialized in the literature. Non-fiction writer, essayist, photography critic.
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Minyō-sakaba
A minyō-sakaba is a pub where you can see live … Continued
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The Ryukyuken
Just as there are unchināchu humans—in other words, Okinawans—there are … Continued
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Shīmī (Qingming Festival)
“We had shīmī yesterday.” “I guess you're having shīmī bento today … Continued
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TERUYA Rinsuke
Teruya Rinsuke (1929-2005), nicknamed Terurin, was a beloved mandan1 comic … Continued