The enthralling tale of Kazu, a man whose life is as interwoven with Japan's modern historical tapestry as it is marred by misfortune, unfolds in 'Tokyo Ueno Station.' Even in death, he finds no peace, haunting the park near Ueno Station—a place of both his past toil and twilight years. As Kazu gazes upon the bustling life of Tokyo, readers traverse through his poignant narrative; from laboring for the '64 Olympics to enduring in a homeless encampment. Haunted by the twin specters of the 2011 tsunami and the impending 2020 Olympics, Kazu's existence reveals the stark contrasts within a vibrant metropolis. This narrative masterpiece from Yu Miri is a window into the soul of an overlooked life amidst the gleaming facade of a global city.