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Apr 18, 20212 min read

The First Post of 2021!

Finally, the first post of 2021! I would like to share my new year’s resolutions, although it might be a little too late.. Never mind!...

Apr 18, 20211 min read

“On The Highways: Taiwan” by Ryotaro Shiba

Ryotaro Shiba is one of the most beloved Japanese writers in Japan. One of his most representative novels is a history novel entitled...

Apr 18, 20211 min read

“Portrait of an Old Geisha” by Kanoko Okamoto

“Portrait of an Old Geisha” by Kanoko Okamoto Kanoko Okamoto is unique in that she was not only a fine writer, but also a waka poet and...

Apr 18, 20211 min read

“The Emissary” by Yoko Tawada

“The Emissary” by Yoko Tawada Tawada is an exophony writer who composes works both in German and Japanese. This story was awarded the...

Dec 9, 20201 min read

"Honey Pie" by Haruki Murakami

We are holding an event using this story for America on December 20. If you are interested, please sign up through our website! ...

Nov 23, 20201 min read

“American School” by Nobuo Kojima

“American School” by Nobuo Kojima Nobuo Kojima was born in 1915. He majored in English literature at Tokyo Imperial University. In 1942,...

Oct 28, 20201 min read

“In Commemoration of Radioactive Half-Life” by Yuko Tsushima

“In Commemoration of Radioactive Half-Life” (my translation / not translated yet) by Yuko Tsushima This is the last work of Yuko...

Oct 12, 20202 min read

“Unzen” by Shusaku Endo

“Unzen” by Shusaku Endo Today, the new Sunday term has begun. Thank you all so much for joining my course! We read and discussed...

Oct 10, 20201 min read

“Sansho the Steward” by Ogai Mori

I’ve just finished the last class of Saturday Class of this term. I have had great fun with all the participants. Thank you all very much...