Strange Weather in Tokyo

Shortlisted for the 2013 Man Asian Literary Prize, Strange Weather in Tokyo follows Tsukiko, a 38-year-old office worker living alone, as she unexpectedly reconnects with her former high school teacher, "Sensei," who is 30 years her senior. Their relationship evolves from a brief acknowledgment in a local bar to a tender and awkward intimacy, highlighting the complexities of love that transcends age. The narrative is enriched by subtle markers of time, reflecting the changing seasons in Japan, making it a poignant and immersive exploration of modern romance.