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 
Classic detective The Ultimate Mystery Novel That Captivates Readers: “And Then There Were None”
Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" has captivated readers worldwide as a masterpiece of mystery.Set on a seclu...
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...
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 ...
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 “The Gold You Were Supposed to Hold” – A Tale of Reality and Fiction Intertwined
The Gold You Were Supposed to Hold by Tetsu Ogawa is a collection of interconnected short stories that masterfully explo...
Contemporary literature The New Frontier of Takeshi Shiota! “All of Existence” Explores the Journey of Deep Psychology
"All of Existence" by Takeshi Shiota is a socially conscious human drama set against the backdrop of an unresolved case,...
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...
Literary Works Believing in the Power of Words—What “The Great Passage” Teaches Us
Words have the power to connect people and unlock new worlds.In Shion Miura's novel The Great Passage, we follow the sto...
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,...
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 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....