Category: Book Reviews

Imagine raising a child in a foreign land, surrounded by a new culture, and constantly reflecting on the quiet beauty of life’s simple moments. In パリの空の下で、息子とぼくの3000日, Hitonari Tsuji’s memoir not only takes you through the streets of Paris but invites you to pause and ask yourself: How do the small moments in your life shape your…

Imagine a world where you had the legal right to decide when your life would end. While Japan hasn’t legalized “freedom of death” yet, what if it did? Keiichiro Hirano’s Hidden Thoughts (本心) takes us to a near-future Japan where this bold idea is a reality, and a son uses technology to bring his deceased mother back to life…

Travel. It’s something many of us dream about, but often find ourselves putting off or squeezing into tight, hectic schedules. We’ve all been there — planning short, rushed trips between work and daily responsibilities, thinking of travel as just another checkbox in the ‘lifestyle’ we’re supposed to have. But what if travel didn’t have to…

Hey friend, welcome back! Christmas is just a couple of weeks away. If you celebrate, you probably remember the early days when you would ask Santa for the gifts you wanted. I remember writing letters to Santa, or leaving cookies by my futon as a little thank-you for his hard work. Every year, my wishes…

So I recently read “How to Not Die Alone” by Logan Ury, and this book has genuinely changed how I approach my love life. In this episode of my book review series, where we distill and discuss highlights from some of my favorite books, we’re going to talk about this one today. How to Not…

Picture this: navigating your subconscious while you sleep, realizing you’re dreaming, and influencing the dream world with your consciousness. Lucid dreaming offers this extraordinary ability. In our quest to uncover Ikigai, we’ve explored self-discovery and growth. Often, we see Ikigai as a distant goal. But what if it’s within us, waiting to be found? This…

If you’re over 20, chances are your true passions won’t change much. People’s fundamental preferences tend to remain consistent into adulthood. If you currently feel a strong affinity for something, it’s likely to endure. Given that, suppressing such feelings will only lead to prolonged suffering, and it will not fade away even if ignored. So,…

The Unraveling: Humanity’s Diminishing Legacy (人類は何を失いつつあるのか) by Juichi Yamagiwa and Yoshiharu Sekino The Book in 3 Sentences Impressions How Did I Discover It? While spending time at my mother’s place, I came across this book on her bookshelf, which piqued my interest because of her fondness for Juichi Yamagiwa’s work. Who Should Read It? How…

How to Live: Let’s Talk About Difficult Times — 22 Things Necessary to Live True to Yourself (どう生きるか つらかったときの話をしよう 自分らしく生きていくために必要な22のこと) by Soichi Noguchi The Book in 3 Sentences Impressions How Did I Discover It? I began noticing his increased presence on TV shows recently. In one of the shows, he mentioned his recently published book,…