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On this journey through the labyrinthine streets and hidden corners of one of the world's most fascinating cities, everybody is searching for something, and maybe searching in the wrong places. Elements of the fantastical and the surreal abound, as they tend to do in the early predawn hours of the morning, yet the settings, the human stories, and each character's search are all as real as can be.

From the only American journalist ever to have been admitted to the insular Tokyo Metropolitan Police press club: a unique, firsthand, revelatory look at Japanese culture from the underbelly up. At nineteen, Jake Adelstein went to Japan in search of peace and tranquility. What he got was a life...

Tokyo, 5 luglio 1949. Sadanori Shimoyama, il presidente delle Ferrovie giapponesi incaricato di licenziare migliaia di lavoratori, esce di casa per andare al lavoro e d'improvviso scompare nel cuore della città. Il giorno dopo il suo cadavere viene ritrovato a nord, sui binari della linea Jöban, dilaniato dal passaggio di un treno. La sua morte scuote la nazione: è suicidio? O è il brutale omicidio di un uomo odiato da molti? Oppure un elaborato piano internazionale per screditare i sindacati del paese che gli Stati Uniti voglio trasformare in un baluardo contro il comunismo in Oriente?

From a sleepy fishing village to a samurai capital to a vibrant global metropolis, Eiko Maruko Siniawer takes readers through Tokyo's rich history, revealing four centuries of transformation deeply woven into its fabric. This accessible guide introduces a world of shoguns and kabuki theater, riots and earthquakes, wartime devastation and resilience, booms and busts, bright lights and skyscrapers, all viewed through the lived experiences of those who have inhabited and shaped a city of distinctive neighborhoods and different personalities.

Ben Monroe, psicologo specializzato nello studio delle sette e delle dinamiche di gruppo, si è da tempo trasferito a Tokyo per le sue ricerche, ma soprattutto per allontanarsi da un matrimonio fallito, e da una California che gli impediva di dimenticare di essere stato un marito e un padre assente nei momenti più importanti. Ora, a sedici anni quasi compiuti, sua figlia Mazzy prende un aereo da Los Angeles per passare un semestre con lui.

Giappone, agosto 1946: la Tokyo dell'immediato dopoguerra è una città infestata dai parassiti, piagata dalle epidemie, dissanguata dalla violenza, dalla miseria materiale e immorale e dalla corruzione. Una città occupata da un esercito invasore che agli occhi degli abitanti è simbolo di una bruciante umiliazione e che è destinato a peggiorare ulteriormente le loro condizioni ai limiti della sopravvivenza. Una città modellata a immagine di un girone infernale nella quale si muove uno spietato serial killer.

Half American, half Japanese, expert in both worlds but at home in neither, John Rain is the best killer money can buy. You tell him who. You tell him where. He doesn’t care about why... Until he gets involved with Midori Kawamura, a beautiful jazz pianist - and the daughter of his latest kill.

Tokyo, 26 gennaio 1948. Un uomo entra in una filiale della banca Teikoku e dice di essere un medico incaricato di vaccinare il personale a causa di un'epidemia di dissenteria. Poco dopo, dodici persone muoiono avvelenate e l'assassino scompare con qualche banconota in tasca. Sotto la neve gelida che cade sulla città occupata dalle forze americane, a guerra finita ma in una notte senza tempo, uno scrittore corre nel fango portando con sé il proprio libro incompiuto, la cronaca ancora monca di quella strage insensata e irrisolta.

The series on Tokyo provides a comprehensive exploration of Japan's capital, delving into its rich history, dynamic neighborhoods, and vibrant culture. Each episode covers different aspects of the city, from its Edo-period origins to its status as a global leader in technology and innovation. The series highlights the juxtaposition of tradition and modernity, exploring Tokyo's temples, shrines, festivals, cuisine, and pop culture, while also examining its role in shaping the future through sustainability and smart city planning. This captivating journey reveals the heartbeat of Tokyo, a ...

東京での何気ない日常の中にある、ちょっとした違和感や気づき。 この番組では、ファッション、食のトレンド、仕事、ランニング、旅などを切り口に、 東京で暮らす大人の視点から、日々のことをゆるやかに語っていきます。 通勤の途中や、ランニング中、夜のひとり時間に。 考えすぎず、答えを出さず、ただ言葉を置いていく。 そんな時間を一緒に過ごしてもらえたら嬉しいです。 今日も、東京の日常から。 TOKYO DAD JOURNAL、ナビゲーター...

In the Land of the Rising Sun, where high culture meets high kitsch, and fashion and technology are at the forefront of the First World's future, the foreign-born teen elite attend ICS - the International Collegiate School of Tokyo. Enter foster-kid-out-of-water Elle Zoellner, who, on her 16th birthday discovers that her long-lost father, Kenji Takahara, is actually a Japanese hotel mogul and wants her to come live with him. Elle jets off first class from Washington, DC, to Tokyo, which seems like a dream come true.

With the Japanese Imperium at war with the Soviet Union, and the United States watching cautiously on the sidelines, Second Lieutenant Joe Sullivan of the U.S. Marines is sent on a dangerous mission to Tokyo. The Russians have Summoned a demon of epic proportions to attack the city, and all that stands in its deadly path is an untested Japanese super-robot. Now, Joe is at the controls, his gravity-spiking Power at the ready. But that is one huge, mean Demon....

நேர்மையான நீதிபதி ஸ்வாதி சிங்கிற்கு பல இடையூறுகள் வருகின்றன. தன் பதவியை விட்டு ஓய்வு பெற்று, தன் மகளின் சிகிச்சைக்காக டோக்கியோ செல்ல திட்டமிடுகிறார். அங்கு இடையூறுகள் எதுவும் ஏற்படாமல் இருப்பதற்காக ரகசிய உளவுத்துறை அதிகாரிகளான விவேக் மற்றும் விஷ்ணுவின் உதவியை நாடுகிறார். அதற்குப் பின் பல திடுக்கிடும் அதிர்ச்சி தகவல்கள் கிடைக்கின்றன. யார் உண்மையான குற்றவாளி என்று அறிந்து கொள்ள கேளுங்கள் விவேக் இன் டோக்கியோ!

For travel blogger Fiona, Japan has always been top of her bucket list so when she wins an all-expenses paid trip, it looks like her dreams are coming true. Until she arrives in vibrant, bustling Tokyo and comes face-to-face with the man who broke her heart 10 years ago, gorgeous photographer Gabe. Fiona can’t help but remember the heartache of their last meeting but amidst the temples and clouds of soft pink cherry blossoms, can Fiona and Gabe start to see life - and each other - differently?

今年一年頑張った人のために、年末を頑張る人のために、働く人を労う応援歌を。『SUNTORY BOSS presents 働く人への応援歌』はすべての「働く人を応援」する年末特別番組です。メインパーソナリティは神木隆之介さん。進行役に荘口彰久さん、そしてあの宇宙人ジョーンズも番組ADとして参加…？！

毎週土曜朝7:00から放送中「ALFALINK presents BRAND NEW LINK」のポッドキャスト。“ 次の挑戦へ。新たなる一歩を踏み出した人物や企業のエピソード ” にフォーカス。ひとつの成功にとどまらずにチャレンジする人物、これまでの枠にとらわれず業界に新しい潮流を取り込みゲームチェンジを起こす企業、そんな方々をゲストを迎えて、“新たなステップへ踏み出した背景” や “目指すヴィジョン” について伺っていきます。

Tokyo Comic Con 2023 Special Podcast

東京の鼓動を、美しく編集する。 TOKYO CITY FM 東京シティFM は、都市のサウンドとカルチャーを静かに、そして鮮やかに届けるラジオ放送局です。 選び抜かれたトーク。質感のあるミュージック。深夜をほどくチル。 ストリートの息遣いから、アートが生まれる瞬間まで──東京という都市の“今”を、繊細なニュアンスで描き出します。

Pekopekoラジオへようこそ😋🥢 日本語と日本の文化を学んで、おなかいっぱいになりましょう！ In this podcast, we share Japanese language, culture, and information for those who are particularly interested in living in Tokyo. Let's fill our bellies by learning Japanese language and culture！ 【🇮🇩】のエピソードはNiaさんといっしょに作っています☺️ Supported by: SHJ Language School🏫 www.instagram.com/shinjuku_heiwa We are recruiting new students👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓 Hosted by： 🍉Satomi: www.instagram.com/sone_sensei 🍟 ...

Zurück nach Tokyo. Izumi hat ihren Prinzessinnentraum wahr gemacht: Sie lebt im Kaiserpalast mit ihrem geliebten Hund, sie hat einen perfekten Bodyguard-Freund und ihre Eltern planen, endlich zu heiraten... Bis das Kaiserliche Hofamt einschreitet und die Eheschließung nicht billigt – aufgrund ihrer bürgerlichen Herkunft! Izumi will alles tun, um das Happy End ihrer Eltern zu retten, dafür muss sie aber vielleicht ihr eigenes Glück opfern.