*Trigger Warning: Extended discussion about Suicide.* We talk with Micah Cash about his review of Osamu Dazai’s “Flowers of Buffoonery.” Convalescence, the “I” novel, Western influence on Japanese mores and aesthetic practices, “the fellas” novel, the hard drug “leftist thought,” little mag scenes in Japan, and the emperor is dead, long live the emperor. Stay in touch with us by subscribing to our newsletter. Find subscription plans, print issues, and merch at our online store. Music/beats by producer aLiVE of Muamin Collective.Piece: https://www.clereviewofbooks.com/writing/osamu-dazai-the-flowers-of-buffooneryNewsletter: www.clereviewofbooks.com/newsletterStore: www.clereviewofbooks.com/storeMuamin Collective Bandcamp: muamincollective.bandcamp.com/album/tailor-made