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
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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 “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 ...
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 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...
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 ...
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...