Author
OTAKE Akiko
Born in 1950, in Tokyo. Graduated from Sofia University, specialized in the literature. Non-fiction writer, essayist, photography critic.

Minyō-sakaba
A minyō-sakaba is a pub where you can see live … Continued

N’tama Girū
N’tama Girū was a gentleman thief named Girū, who lived … Continued

The Ryukyuken
Just as there are uchinānchu humans—in other words, Okinawans—there are … Continued

Shīmī (Qingming Festival)
“We had shīmī yesterday.” “I guess you're having shīmī bento today … Continued

TERUYA Rinsuke
Teruya Rinsuke (1929-2005), nicknamed Terurin, was a beloved mandan1 comic … Continued