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 ...
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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 “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,...
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 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 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 Discover Healing and Renewal in “Recovery Kabahiko”
"Recovery Kabahiko" by Michiko Aoyama is a collection of interconnected short stories that revolve around urban legends ...