Japanese Literature

Letters from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop by Kenji Ueda

Discover the beauty of writing and human connection in Letters from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop by Kenji Ueda. This collection of interconnected stories explores memory, regret, and redemption in Tokyo’s Ginza district through the lens of a quaint stationery shop and its visitors.

The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami

Haruki Murakami's The City and Its Uncertain Walls explores the themes of love, loss, memory, and reality in this mesmerizing tale of magical realism and literary brilliance.

Mina’s Matchbox by Yōko Ogawa

Explore Yōko Ogawa's "Mina's Matchbox," a poignant coming-of-age story set in 1972 Japan. Join young Tomoko as she navigates family secrets, nostalgia, and the intricate beauty of Ogawa's lyrical prose in this unforgettable Japanese masterpiece.

The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko Imamura

Delve into Natsuko Imamura's The Woman in the Purple Skirt, a dark, psychological novel that uncovers obsession, loneliness, and the hidden lives within Japan's urban society. Join our review to explore its unique narrative on visibility, connection, and identity

Before We Forget Kindness by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Explore the emotional conclusion of Toshikazu Kawaguchi's beloved "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" series with "Before We Forget Kindness." Dive into this heartfelt review of the magical realism novel that touches on themes of forgiveness, second chances, and the passage of time.

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