“These high-rise buildings being proposed will stick out and overshadow Little Tokyo.

the 10th of 11 children born to a wealthy landowner and politician in the far north of Japan.The New York Times“A journey to hell with Osamu Dazai.

Dazai is Japan’s most popular writer.Dazai studied French literature at the University of Tokyo.Originally written in 1948 and based closely on Dazai’s own life.

Despite his troubled life and rebellious spirit.where she became involved in translation and teaching.

he made three suicide attempts.

Dazai’s life ended early in a double suicide with a married lover.Hiroyuki Sanada (on white horse) stars as Yoshii Toranaga.

Blackthorne forges an unlikely bond with Toranaga.and I was always drawn to period dramas.

Its about real-life issues – its about politics and war.We were constantly checking monitors.