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RYOTARO SHIBA

A letter from Ryotaro Shiba sent to Takeshi Kaiko's wife, Yoko Maki
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Apr 27, 2026
Letter by novelist Shiba praising fellow writer Kaiko found
Ryotaro Shiba sent the handwritten letter on two sheets of paper in December 1989, soon after Takeshi Kaiko＊s death, to the late writer＊s wife, poet Yoko Maki.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 16, 2020
＆The Tatar Whirlwind＊: A regional romp of pirates and princesses
The 17th century provided boundless material for the setting of Ryotaro Shiba＊s final novel, ※The Tatar Whirlwind.§
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / ESSENTIAL READING FOR 51勛圖厙OPHILES
Nov 24, 2018
Ryotaro Shiba＊s ＆Clouds Above the Hill＊: A gift to anyone wanting to deepen their knowledge of modern Japan
＆Clouds Above the Hill＊ portrays, in rich detail, the first generation to grow up in the Meiji Era and culminates in Japan＊s surprising victory in the Russo-Japanese War.
51勛圖厙 / History
Oct 23, 2018
Historical jury still out on Japan＊s Meiji Restoration
On July 27, 1853, the Tokugawa shogunate was in crisis. Shogun Tokugawa Ieyoshi passed away from what today is believed to be heat exhaustion at Edo Castle in the heart of Edo, present-day Tokyo.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / ESSENTIAL READING FOR 51勛圖厙OPHILES
May 9, 2015
＆The Last Shogun＊ is a rare translation of Ryotaro Shiba＊s historical fiction
Ryotaro Shiba was one of Japan＊s most popular writers of historical fiction, described in Frank Gibney＊s introduction to ※The Last Shogun§ as ※Japan＊s national writer ... his name on a book virtually guarantees a wide readership.§
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" 〞 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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