Contemporary literature

あなたは挑戦を続けられるか?『海賊とよばれた男』が問いかける生き様 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...
婚活の裏側を覗く一冊:「婚活マエストロ」 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 ...
『ピエタ』:音楽と人生が交錯する感動の物語 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...
青い壺:壺が語る人間模様と人生の深み 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...
「成瀬は天下を取りにいく」挑戦と青春を描く感動の物語 Contemporary literature

“Naruse Goes to Conquer the World” – A Tale of Ambition and Youth

Mina Miyajima's bold new novel, Naruse Goes to Conquer the World, is a story of ambition, courage, and the power of yout...
村上春樹が紡ぐ青春の哀愁:「1973年のピンボール」 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...
家族を超えた絆を描く『そして、バトンは渡された』の魅力 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....