Literary Works
Believing in the Power of Words—What “The Great Passage” Teaches Us
Contemporary literature “Naruse Goes to Conquer the World” – A Tale of Ambition and Youth
Mina Miyajima's bold new novel, Naruse Goes to Conquer the World, is a story of ambition, courage, and the power of yout...
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...
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 The Daily Lives and Bonds of Elderly Readers: The Charm of Yomu Yomu Kataru
How much do you believe in the power of words and stories?In Yomu Yomu Kataru by Kasumi Asakura, the story unfolds in an...
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 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...
Literary Works The Daughter of Murakami Pirates: The Untold Story of a Sengoku Pirate’s Life
During the Sengoku period, while figures like Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi fought for unification on land, fierce...
Mystery, Suspense, Hard-boiled “The Second Volume: The Seven-Colored Poison – Detective Hayato Inukai” — A Short Story Collection of Deep Human Drama
"The Seven-Colored Poison - Detective Hayato Inukai" by Natsuki Nakayama marks the second installment in the Detective H...
Contemporary literature Can You Keep Challenging Yourself? The Life Lessons of The Man Called Pirate
Challenge has always been a powerful word that resonates with people across eras, hasn’t it?As its title suggests, The M...
Contemporary literature “The Gold You Were Supposed to Hold” – A Tale of Reality and Fiction Intertwined
The Gold You Were Supposed to Hold by Tetsu Ogawa is a collection of interconnected short stories that masterfully explo...
Contemporary literature Pieta: A Moving Story of Music and Life
Set in 18th-century Venice, Pieta weaves a captivating tale where music and human emotions intertwine.The story explores...
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...