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KOJI SUZUKI

Koji Suzuki
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May 10, 2026
Koji Suzuki, author of horror novel ¡®Ring,¡¯ dies at 68
¡°Ring,¡± released in 1991, was adapted into movies in and outside Japan, becoming major hits.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 20, 2022
¡®The Ring¡¯ at 20: Millennial horror that¡¯s still infecting movies today
The film that kicked off the West¡¯s J-horror fascination was made in the shadow of 9/11. Its influence can be seen in ¡°Smile,¡± ¡°It Follows¡± and more.
CULTURE / Books
Oct 16, 2022
¡®The Shining Sea¡¯: A layered exploration of fate and free will
Master of horror Koji Suzuki¡¯s psychological thriller showcases his ability to write across genres and examine destiny and individual freedom.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 25, 2018
Reflecting on 20 years of female roles in ¡®The Ring¡¯
In Japan, the ¡°lord of the rings¡± is female, dressed in white with long black hair. The girl¡¯s name is Sadako, an evil ghost child who first appeared in Koji Suzuki¡¯s 1991 horror novel ¡°The Ring¡± and went on to lead one of the biggest horror franchises of all time.
CULTURE / Books
Aug 23, 2014
Death and the Flower
When Koji Suzuki wrote ¡°Ring,¡± the novel behind the film that brought the J-horror genre to the world, he apparently had a baby in his lap, and he went on to write not only horror fiction but also parenting books. ¡°Death and the Flower¡± brings these two sides together nicely.
CULTURE / Books / ESSENTIAL READING FOR 51³Ô¹ÏÍøOPHILES
Jun 28, 2014
Ring
There is a long history of spooking the reader in Japan. The humid summer months are supposed to be alleviated by spine-chilling ghost stories and scary Edo Period dramas. But no particular season makes contemporary Japanese horror any less terrifying.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 18, 2014
¡®Koji Suzuki¡¯
¡°Where the Wild Things Are,¡± ¡°The Very Hungry Caterpillar¡± and ¡°Where¡¯s Waldo?¡± ¡ª these world-renowned children¡¯s books feature some of the most vivid and unforgettable illustrations that retain places in the hearts of readers all the way into adulthood.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
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For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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