What is it like to be loved by a man who can never truly be yours? Meet Mr Nishino, an irresistible, mysterious and deeply complicated man who falls in love again and again. Across his life, ten different women tell their stories of loving him—from colleagues and chance encounters to...

Step into a neighbourhood where the ordinary and the strange exist side by side. People From My Neighbourhood by Hiromi Kawakami is a wonderfully imaginative collection of short, interconnected stories set in a mysterious Japanese neighbourhood. In these tiny “palm-of-the-hand” tales, everyday life takes unexpected turns: neighbours develop strange abilities,...

Small improvements. Greater acceptance. A more intentional way of living. 🌱 Kaizen – Sarah HarveyKaizen: The Japanese Method for Transforming Habits, One Small Step at a Time introduces the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement through small, manageable changes. Instead of trying to transform everything overnight, Kaizen encourages you to take...

“It was the start of spring. It was raining. That was the day that she brought me home.” This is the story of Miyu, a woman who lives alone with her cat, Chobi. As Miyu navigates the world of adulthood, she discovers both the freedom and loneliness that come with...