Discovering Japanese Literature 9/10

Oct 31, 20202 min read

“Carp” by Masuji Ibuse / “Mr.Carp” by Kuniko Mukoda

“Carp” by Masuji Ibuse / “Mr.Carp” by Kuniko Mukoda “Carp” was written in 1926 by Masuji Ibuse. Although it is only 5-pages long, it...

Oct 13, 20201 min read

TBR list of this month

\ World Literature Month / 1. André Malraux “La condition humaine” 2. Flannery O'Connor “The Complete Stories” 3. Elif Shafak “The...

Oct 12, 20202 min read

Kobo Abe “The Bet”

I’ve finished the last class of this term. The best thing about these classes is that we were able to exchange so many interesting...

Oct 12, 20202 min read

“Unzen” by Shusaku Endo

“Unzen” by Shusaku Endo Today, the new Sunday term has begun. Thank you all so much for joining my course! We read and discussed...

Oct 11, 20201 min read

Book Recommendation #5 Ogai Mori

\ Book Recommendation / #5 Ogai Mori “The Boat on the River Takase” 森鴎外『高瀬舟』 One of the main themes of this story is euthanasia. Ogai...

Oct 10, 20201 min read

“Sansho the Steward” by Ogai Mori

I’ve just finished the last class of Saturday Class of this term. I have had great fun with all the participants. Thank you all very...

Oct 10, 20201 min read

10-day TBR List🍁

10-day TBR List Theme: Japan seen through different perspectives Autumn in Japan is the season for reading. I’ve been a bit busy lately,...

Oct 9, 20201 min read

Book Recommendation #4 Yukio Mishima

\ Book Recommendation / #4 Yukio Mishima “Confessions of a Mask” 三島由紀夫『仮面の告白』 This is the first novel of Mishima as a professional...

Oct 4, 20201 min read

Book recommendation #3 Kafu Nagai

\ Book Recommendation / #3 Kafu Nagai “Something Strange Across the River” 永井荷風『濹東綺譚』 Unfortunately, Nagai’s stories are difficult to...