How I Came to Japanese and Korean Books
The first book by a Japanese author I ever read was Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami (no surprise, I guess). A friend recommended it to me one day while we were browsing in a library near my workplace. I picked up the French translation — the cover featured a […]
Always With Me by Joe Hisaishi (Spirited Away/千と千尋の神隠し soundtrack)
Step into a world of magic and nostalgia with the Spirited Away original soundtrack by Joe Hisaishi. This heartwarming collection of melodies captures the quiet wonder of Studio Ghibli’s most beloved film. Perfect for cozy reading sessions, rainy afternoons, or moments when you just want to drift into a peaceful, dreamlike state.
Satellite Lovers (サテライト・ラヴァーズ) – Best Friend
This band was such a happy discovery — there’s something magical in their songs.
Speaking of friends, have you read Murakami’s Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage? It’s a magical story of friendship…
