Tatsujo was keen to draw on the book while also incorporating “scenes from contemporary Japan”, namely ... “The result is a piece that touches on the deeper layers of society, much like the chaotic ...

The steam of miso soup comforts me at this time of year. I received my miso from my friend Masami Horie in Shiga Prefecture, who owns a cafe in a 350-year-old house and also publishes good books.