Books
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1. Norwegian Wood (Haruki Murakami)
A nostalgic and melancholic novel set in 1960s Tokyo, exploring themes of love and loss.
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2. 1Q84 (Haruki Murakami)
A surreal, alternate-reality Tokyo where two characters’ lives intertwine in a mind-bending tale.
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3. Tokyo Vice (Jake Adelstein)
A true crime memoir of a journalist’s experience investigating the Tokyo underworld.
Movies
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1. Lost in Translation (2003)
A poetic exploration of loneliness and connection, set against the backdrop of Tokyo’s neon-lit streets.
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2. Tokyo Godfathers (2023)
An offbeat, heartwarming anime about three homeless people who find an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve.
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3. Shoplifters (2018)
This heartwarming yet poignant film by Hirokazu Kore-eda explores the lives of a makeshift family living on the fringes of society.
