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....
Contemporary literature 
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 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...
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,...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 “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 “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...