Tag: Japanese Literature

Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche Summary

‘Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche’ by Haruki Murakami explores the psychological impact of the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack.

Norwegian Wood Summary

‘Norwegian Wood’ by Haruki Murakami is a poignant coming-of-age story set in 1960s Japan, exploring themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning.

Kafka on the Shore Summary

‘Kafka on the Shore’ by Haruki Murakami is a surreal and metaphysical tale that intertwines the lives of a runaway teenager and an elderly man on a quest for self-discovery.

Before the Coffee Gets Cold Summary

‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold’ by Toshikazu Kawaguchi is a heartwarming and magical tale about a café where customers can travel back in time to revisit their past.

Convenience Store Woman Summary

‘Convenience Store Woman’ by Sayaka Murata is a thought-provoking novel that explores societal expectations and the struggle for individuality through the perspective of a woman who finds solace in her job at a convenience store.

Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage Summary

A man embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind his sudden exclusion from a close-knit group of friends, exploring themes of identity, loss, and self-discovery.

Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World Summary

Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World” is a surreal and thought-provoking novel that explores the boundaries of reality and identity through parallel narratives.

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