Book Review ##japaneseliterature

Every one of us contains a key that can open the door to attention, harmony with others, and love of life. And that key is ichigo ichie.

Sweet Bean Paste is a moving novel about the burden of the past and the redemptive power of friendship.

Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s beautiful, moving story explores the age-old question: what would you change if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time?