Why The Courage to Be Disliked Has Changed So Many Lives
Have you ever come across a book that profoundly changed your life? The Courage to Be Disliked has been that kind of boo...
Literary Works A Voice of Hope in Solitude: “The 52-Hertz Whale”
Everyone has moments when they feel their voice cannot be heard.These are often the loneliest times when our connection ...
Mystery Exploring the Mystery of “After-School Mystery Club 1: The Case of Goldfish in the Pool”
"After-School Mystery Club 1: The Case of Goldfish in the Pool" is a children’s mystery novel written by Mikito Chinen.T...
Literary Works The Courage to Face Loneliness: Life Lessons from The Lonely Castle in the Mirror
"The Lonely Castle in the Mirror" by Mizuki Tsujimura is a masterpiece that weaves a tale of solitude, hope, and redempt...
Literary Works A Musical Experience Through Words: The Profound World of “Honeybees and Thunder”
In contemporary Japanese literature, few works have captured the hearts of readers through the theme of music as profoun...
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...
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 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 ...
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...
Essays and Writings “The Party Ends, and Middle Age Begins”: The Weight of Freedom and Choices Ahead
The transition from the carefree days of youth to the sobering reality of middle age is a universal experience.In The Pa...
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 Challenge Your Beliefs! ‘Tomogui’ Questions Life and Death
Experience the intertwining moments of life and survival in Akiko Kawasaki's Naoki Prize-winning masterpiece, Tomogui.Se...