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 
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...
SF, Horror, Fantasy The King of the Deer: A Story of the Meaning of Life and Solitude
Does an "absolute" really exist in this world?Naho Uehashi's The King of the Deer is a work that deeply explores life an...
Mystery, Suspense, Hard-boiled “Rakujitsu”— A Tale of Hope and Despair by Kanae Minato
Kanae Minato's latest novel, Rakujitsu, captivates readers with its profound narrative and intricate psychological portr...
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...
Picture books Why Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar Loved by Both Kids and Adults?
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a picture book cherished worldwide.With its vibrant colors and unique inter...
Art How to Enjoy Masterpieces Even More: ‘The Eye for Masterpieces in Color Edition I: From the Birth of Oil Painting to Manet’
Paintings are a unique form of expression that offers us endless inspiration and new perspectives.Shuji Takashina's book...
Mystery, Suspense, Hard-boiled A Stunning Twist! “Confessions of Jack the Ripper: Detective Hayato Inukai”
"Confessions of Jack the Ripper: Detective Hayato Inukai" by Shichiri Nakayama is a thrilling mystery novel.As the title...
Contemporary literature The Profound World of The Yellow House by Mieko Kawakami
Mieko Kawakami's latest novel, The Yellow House, masterfully portrays the intricate human dynamics of modern society thr...
Literary Works “Like the Stars, You Shine”: Exploring the Meaning of Family and Self
"Like the Stars, You Shine" is a masterpiece of modern Japanese literature that deeply moves its readers.This novel intr...
Mystery, Suspense, Hard-boiled The Essence of Love and Prejudice Questioned by ‘The Wandering Moon’
"The Wandering Moon" is an emotional human drama written by Yu Nagira that won the 17th Japan Booksellers' Award.The sto...
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...