Literature and fiction

Humanity Questioned on the Battlefield: The Profound Resonance of ‘Comrade Girl, Shoot the Enemy’ 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...
2025.01.02 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
“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 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
Pieta: A Moving Story of Music and Life 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...
2024.12.28 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
“A Wild Sheep Chase” – A Thought-Provoking Literary Journey Contemporary literature

“A Wild Sheep Chase” – A Thought-Provoking Literary Journey

"A Wild Sheep Chase Volume 1" is one of Haruki Murakami’s early works that left a profound impact on readers.This story ...
2024.12.28 2025.01.11
Contemporary literature