Literature and fiction

“This Won’t Be Deducted as Expenses! 7 ~Ms. Moriwaka from the Accounting Department~” and the Realities of Work and Life 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,...
2024.12.27 2025.01.11
Contemporary literature
The Heartwarming Ensemble Drama The Watermill’s Nene: A Chain of Kindness 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...
2025.01.01 2025.01.11
Contemporary literature
The Daily Lives and Bonds of Elderly Readers: The Charm of Yomu Yomu Kataru 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...
2025.01.11
Contemporary literature
The Art of the Blue Vase: Stories of Human Nature and Life’s Depth 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...
2024.12.30 2025.01.11
Contemporary literature
The Love and Bonds Relay in “And Then the Baton Was Passed” 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....
2025.01.02 2025.01.11
Contemporary literature
Challenge Your Beliefs! ‘Tomogui’ Questions Life and Death 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...
2025.01.15 2025.01.31
Contemporary literature
The New Frontier of Takeshi Shiota! “All of Existence” Explores the Journey of Deep Psychology 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,...
2025.01.01 2025.01.11
Contemporary literature