Contemporary literature
The Heartwarming Ensemble Drama The Watermill’s Nene: A Chain of Kindness
Essays and Writings “The Party Ends, and Middle Age Begins”: The Weight of Freedom and Choices Ahead
The transition from the carefree days of youth to the sobering reality of middle age is a universal experience.In The Pa...
Literary Works “Weaving Stars” Teaches Us the Warmth and Kindness of Life
Life often holds secrets we don't want anyone to know and feelings that are difficult to put into words.Yu Nagira's Weav...
Classic detective The Ultimate Mystery Novel That Captivates Readers: “And Then There Were None”
Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" has captivated readers worldwide as a masterpiece of mystery.Set on a seclu...
Literary Works Believing in the Power of Words—What “The Great Passage” Teaches Us
Words have the power to connect people and unlock new worlds.In Shion Miura's novel The Great Passage, we follow the sto...
Literary Works A Musical Experience Through Words: The Profound World of “Honeybees and Thunder”
In contemporary Japanese literature, few works have captured the hearts of readers through the theme of music as profoun...
Contemporary literature The Youthful Melancholy of Haruki Murakami: “Pinball, 1973”
"Pinball, 1973" is one of the early works in Haruki Murakami's Trilogy of the Rat.This novel exemplifies his hallmark th...
Contemporary literature The Profound World of The Yellow House by Mieko Kawakami
Mieko Kawakami's latest novel, The Yellow House, masterfully portrays the intricate human dynamics of modern society thr...
Contemporary literature Humanity Questioned on the Battlefield: The Profound Resonance of ‘Comrade Girl, Shoot the Enemy’
"Comrade Girl, Shoot the Enemy" is a captivating novel by Toma Osaka set during World War II, focusing on the lives of S...
Management Learn the Essence of Money with “The Richest Man in Babylon”: Transform Your Life
To live a prosperous life, you need more than just hard work or sheer luck.What truly matters is having the correct know...
Contemporary literature The Love and Bonds Relay in “And Then the Baton Was Passed”
Families come in all shapes and sizes.Each one is connected by love and trust, despite differing backgrounds and values....
Contemporary literature The Art of the Blue Vase: Stories of Human Nature and Life’s Depth
Sawako Ariyoshi's The Blue Vase is a collection of 13 interconnected short stories centered around a single celadon vase...
SF, Horror, Fantasy The King of the Deer: A Story of the Meaning of Life and Solitude
Does an "absolute" really exist in this world?Naho Uehashi's The King of the Deer is a work that deeply explores life an...