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...
SF, Horror, Fantasy 
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...
Literary Works “Weaving Stars” Teaches Us the Warmth and Kindness of Life
Life often holds secrets we don't want anyone to know and feelings that are difficult to put into words.Yu Nagira's Weav...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 ...
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...
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 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...