Dazai Osamu strikes you as mysterious despite his outwardly cheery facade. He carelessly talks about ways to commit suicide and attempts them himself, though at times it's clear he's serious about ...

A portrait drawn by literary giant Osamu Dazai (1909-1948) has gone on display for the first time since it was created more than 70 years ago. It is being exhibited at the Mitaka City Gallery of ...