I leave reviews for books I enjoyed, which helps me memorize the content better and consolidate my takeaways. I hope my thoughts encourage you to pick up these books and find something special in them, just as I did.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
“If you could return to one moment in your past, who would you visit?” That’s…
Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees: or, How to Deal with Idiots at Work
If you’ve ever sat at your desk wondering how your boss got their job —…
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
“What do a novelist and a marathon runner have in common?” At first glance, not…
高学歴親という病 (The Illness Called Highly Educated Parents)
Being raised by two doctors, I was always surrounded by highly educated people. Now, approaching…
Negative Capability: The Power of Embracing Uncertainty (ネガティブ・ケイパビリティ ─ 答えの出ない事態に耐える力)
Most of us are taught to value quick answers and solutions, whether in school, work…
Hirohiko Araki’s Art of Manga（荒木飛呂彦の漫画術）
What does it take to create a story that stands the test of time? In Hirohiko…
New Manga Techniques: How to Create Villains（荒木飛呂彦の新・漫画術 悪役の作り方）
Honestly, I’ve always found it challenging to create strong villains in my stories, but this…
The Old Woman Behind Bars: Between Punishment and Care in a Women’s Prison（塀の中のおばあさん 女性刑務所、刑罰とケアの狭間で）
In a society where aging is often seen as an inevitable decline, Ritsuko Inokuma’s The Old…
Why Is Meeting People So Difficult? — 38 Tips to Protect Your Mental Health (なぜ人に会うのはつらいのか-メンタルをすり減らさない38のヒント)
Have you ever felt drained or uneasy before meeting someone, even though you know you’ll…