Contemporary literature

The Answer Found in the Forest of Music: Life Lessons from The Forest of Wool and Steel 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“Naruse Goes to Conquer the World” – A Tale of Ambition and Youth 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...
The Youthful Melancholy of Haruki Murakami: “Pinball, 1973” 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...