How to Enjoy Masterpieces Even More: ‘The Eye for Masterpieces in Color Edition I: From the Birth of Oil Painting to Manet’ 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...
“This Won’t Be Deducted as Expenses! 7 ~Ms. Moriwaka from the Accounting Department~” and the Realities of Work and Life 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,...
Learn the Essence of Money with “The Richest Man in Babylon”: Transform Your Life Management

Learn the Essence of Money with “The Richest Man in Babylon”: Transform Your Life

To live a prosperous life, you need more than just hard work or sheer luck.What truly matters is having the correct know...
A Glimpse into the World of Matchmaking: “Konkatsu Maestro” 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 ...
Discover Healing and Renewal in “Recovery Kabahiko” 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 ...
The Essence of Love and Prejudice Questioned by ‘The Wandering Moon’ 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...
“Rakujitsu”— A Tale of Hope and Despair by Kanae Minato 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...
The Daughter of Murakami Pirates: The Untold Story of a Sengoku Pirate’s Life Literary Works

The Daughter of Murakami Pirates: The Untold Story of a Sengoku Pirate’s Life

During the Sengoku period, while figures like Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi fought for unification on land, fierce...
Can You Keep Challenging Yourself? The Life Lessons of The Man Called Pirate 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...
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...
“The Second Volume: The Seven-Colored Poison – Detective Hayato Inukai” — A Short Story Collection of Deep Human Drama Mystery, Suspense, Hard-boiled

“The Second Volume: The Seven-Colored Poison – Detective Hayato Inukai” — A Short Story Collection of Deep Human Drama

"The Seven-Colored Poison - Detective Hayato Inukai" by Natsuki Nakayama marks the second installment in the Detective H...
The Profound World of The Yellow House by Mieko Kawakami 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...