North Korea fired a ballistic missile at the Sea of Japan yesterday, the first since March 27th. The Japanese space startup ispace confirmed its lunar lander will attempt to touch down on the moon’s surface later this month. Tokyo Disneyland will celebrate its 40th anniversary tomorrow, and renowned Japanese writer Haruki Murakami's first full-length novel in almost six years hits Japanese bookstores yesterday. There is a long list of exhibitions that have opened or are due to open, but before jumping on a train to see them, we walk through Nakameguro and along the Meguro River, eavesdrop on an orchestral rehearsing and catch a breath of fresh air. 

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