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 
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...
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...
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 Answer Found in the Forest of Music: Life Lessons from The Forest of Wool and Steel
This story tells the tale of a young man captivated by the sound of piano tuning and dedicating his life to becoming a p...
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...
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...