December 23, 2025

Strange Weather in Tokyo: A Novel

12 minutes

Detailing the evolving relationship between the narrator, Tsukiko, and her former high school teacher, Harutsuna Matsumoto, whom she calls "Sensei." The narrative follows their encounters, primarily at a local bar where they share drinks and quiet companionship despite their significant age difference, exploring themes of loneliness, memory, and unconventional connection. Subsequent sections chronicle their first outings, including a chaotic mushroom hunting trip with the bar owner, a brief estrangement over a baseball game preference, a trip to an island where Sensei discusses his deceased, estranged wife, and finally, the tender, sincere nature of their developing romantic affection. Supplementary materials include a short biography of the author, Hiromi Kawakami, and information about the translator, Allison Markin Powell, along with copyright and publication details.

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