Essays and Writings
“The Party Ends, and Middle Age Begins”: The Weight of Freedom and Choices Ahead
Mystery, Suspense, Hard-boiled “Rakujitsu”— A Tale of Hope and Despair by Kanae Minato
Kanae Minato's latest novel, Rakujitsu, captivates readers with its profound narrative and intricate psychological portr...
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...
Contemporary literature Spinoza’s Philosophy of Healing: A Journey Through “Spinoza’s Consultation Room”
We will explore the charm of this book without spoiling any key details, so feel at ease.In this new novel by Sosuke Nat...
Mystery, Suspense, Hard-boiled The Essence of Love and Prejudice Questioned by ‘The Wandering Moon’
"The Wandering Moon" is an emotional human drama written by Yu Nagira that won the 17th Japan Booksellers' Award.The sto...
Contemporary literature “This Won’t Be Deducted as Expenses! 7 ~Ms. Moriwaka from the Accounting Department~” and the Realities of Work and Life
Aoki Yuko's popular series "This Won’t Be Deducted as Expenses!" realistically portrays the daily lives, work attitudes,...
Mystery Exploring the Mystery of “After-School Mystery Club 1: The Case of Goldfish in the Pool”
"After-School Mystery Club 1: The Case of Goldfish in the Pool" is a children’s mystery novel written by Mikito Chinen.T...
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...
Finance Can Knowing This Change Your Investment? The Winning Strategies of Genius Investor cis
The world of investing has many successful figures, but one of the most notable is cisHe is said to have the ability to ...
Contemporary literature “A Wild Sheep Chase” – A Thought-Provoking Literary Journey
"A Wild Sheep Chase Volume 1" is one of Haruki Murakami’s early works that left a profound impact on readers.This story ...
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...
Contemporary literature The Heartwarming Ensemble Drama The Watermill’s Nene: A Chain of Kindness
Whether you're an avid reader or someone looking for a heartwarming story, The Watermill's Nene by Kikuko Tsumura is a m...
Literary Works A Voice of Hope in Solitude: “The 52-Hertz Whale”
Everyone has moments when they feel their voice cannot be heard.These are often the loneliest times when our connection ...