Literary Works
A Voice of Hope in Solitude: “The 52-Hertz Whale”
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 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 Challenge Your Beliefs! ‘Tomogui’ Questions Life and Death
Experience the intertwining moments of life and survival in Akiko Kawasaki's Naoki Prize-winning masterpiece, Tomogui.Se...
Time management The Science of Persistence: Lessons from 2 Million Successes and Failures
Rest assured, this article will explore the essence of this book without revealing spoilers.We’ll dive into the highligh...
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...
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 “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...
Art How to Enjoy Masterpieces Even More: ‘The Eye for Masterpieces in Color Edition I: From the Birth of Oil Painting to Manet’
Paintings are a unique form of expression that offers us endless inspiration and new perspectives.Shuji Takashina's book...
Contemporary literature The New Frontier of Takeshi Shiota! “All of Existence” Explores the Journey of Deep Psychology
"All of Existence" by Takeshi Shiota is a socially conscious human drama set against the backdrop of an unresolved case,...
Science Is Aging a Disease? LIFESPAN Unveils the Future of Health Revolution
"Aging can be treated as a disease." This revolutionary perspective is at the core of David A. Sinclair's book, LIFESPAN...
Contemporary literature A Glimpse into the World of Matchmaking: “Konkatsu Maestro”
What comes to mind when you hear the word "matchmaking"?Some may envision glamorous events, while others might think of ...