Tag: Japanese Literature
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Film: Only Yesterday directed by Isao Takahata Taeko is young, but not so young that people don’t frequently ask why she doesn’t just settle down and marry. Resolute in her decision to explore life fully, volunteer, and learn about the way different people live, she is un-swayed by these judgements. She goes to the countryside, where…
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The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa, translated by Louise Heal Kawai is a remarkable tale. This is a story about courage, conviction, making a change, doing what is right, and above all understanding the power of books. Synopsis Rintaro Nastuki has just lost his grandfather. He was a quiet, wise and gentle-hearted man…