Contemporary literature

“The Gold You Were Supposed to Hold” – A Tale of Reality and Fiction Intertwined 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...
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...
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...
A Glimpse into the World of Matchmaking: “Konkatsu Maestro” 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 ...
Discover Healing and Renewal in “Recovery Kabahiko” 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 ...
Can You Keep Challenging Yourself? The Life Lessons of The Man Called Pirate 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...
Spinoza’s Philosophy of Healing: A Journey Through “Spinoza’s Consultation Room” Contemporary literature

Spinoza’s Philosophy of Healing: A Journey Through “Spinoza’s Consultation Room”

We will explore the charm of this book without spoiling any key details, so feel at ease.In this new novel by Sosuke Nat...