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Junko TAKEKAWA’s Recommended Japanese Books – Crime and Mystery
26 June 2026
Think you’ve read every novel from Japan? Think again! For the summer, Junko TAKEKAWA, our Senior Arts Programme Officer, has prepared a short list of thrilling Japanese crime and mystery novels. From classic “whodunits” to slow-burn, intricate social mysteries, this selection offers something to excite every reader. We hope you find something…
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A Huge Thank You for Joining Us: The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026 Comes to a Close
1 April 2026
On 31 March, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026 came to a close on a high note. To everyone who attended, helped spread the word, hosted us so generously, or simply stopped by to say hello – thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Across 251 screenings…