The Japan Society Review

By Ruth Ozeki These are the types of stories that leave us stuck between wanting to know more and moved by Ozeki's observation of humanity. Review by Azmina Sohail

By Charlotte Cory In this work, contemporary multimedia artist and author Charlotte Cory balances creative and archival curiosity through an imaginative reconstruction to revive the almost-forgotten ambitions of an innovative Japanese neck-tie designer in 1920s Japan. Review by Maxine Stacey

This exhibition displays works by Yoshida Kenji, an Japanese artist whose life and career were profoundly shaped by the experience of war and survival. Review by Vittorio Cimino

By Ito Hiromi A raw, unflinching narrative that confronts the body, memory, and the long process of survival. Review by Conor Hodges

By Ito Ogawa Attempting to restart her life, Rinko opens a quirky little restaurant, catering to customers’ personal tastes and whims. Review by Laurence Green

By Prue S. Holstein This book examines the experiences in Kobe of two German merchants across the pre- and post-unequal-treaties periods. Review by Gergely Tóth

By Pete Tomlinson This personal story recounts the life in Japan of an Anglo-Japanese couple. Review by Halimah Khan

Japan’s leading electronic composer and visual artist Ikeda Ryoji present his most recent work Opuses 15-20 at the Barbican in London showing his unique musicality. Review by Shaun English

By Malene Wagner A visually striking introduction to post–World War II Japanese printmaking, showcasing a movement that blends meticulous craft with bold experimentation. Review by Laurence Green

By T.Y. Garner Set in the vibrant and bustling melting pot of 1893 Yokohama, The Hotel Hokusai weaves an engaging murder mystery while also exploring themes of loneliness, friendship, and adventure in foreign lands. Review by Isabel Mermagen