An award-winning novel from one of Japan's most exciting literary voices: a short simple and
touching story of an unlikely love that blossoms across generations and between seasons
Tsukiko is in her late 30s and living alone when one night she happens to her former high
school teacher 'Sensei' in a bar. He is at least thirty years her senior retired and she
presumes a widower. After this initial encounter the pair continue to meet occasionally to
share food and drink sake and as the seasons pass - from spring cherry blossom to autumnal
mushrooms - Tsukiko and Sensei come to develop a hesitant intimacy which tilts awkwardly and
poignantly into love. Strange Weather in Tokyo is perfectly constructed warmly funny and
deeply moving.
