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銀座「四宝堂」文房具店 #1
Der kleine Laden des Herrn Takarada
Vom Innehalten in hektischer Zeit – ein bezaubernd nostalgisches Buch, das großes Leseglück beschert.
Fünf Schicksale, die zeigen, dass es manchnmal nur einen kleinen Anstoß und ein bisschen Mut braucht, dem Leben eine neue Richtung zu geben.In einer lauschigen Ecke im Tokioter Stadtteil Ginza befindet sich der Schreibwarenladen Shihodo, ein Ort der Zuflucht und Ruhe im hektischen Großstadttreiben. Hier empfängt Herr Takarada seine Kunden mit viel Wärme und Herzlichkeit. Sein feines Gespür verrät ihm stets, wer von Unruhe und Sorgen geplagt ist. Jene lädt Herr Takarada ein, dem aufreibenden Alltag für einen Moment zu entfliehen und einen Brief zu schreiben, um verborgene Erinnerungen, geheime Sehnsüchte oder kleine Geheimnisse zu ergründen. Die Schicksale der Menschen könnten nicht unterschiedlicher sein, doch eines vereint der Mut, eine Entscheidung treffen zu wollen, die ihrem Leben eine neue Wendung gibt. Ein zauberhaft weiser Roman voller Menschlichkeit, Mitgefühl und Hoffnung – einfühlsam und herzerwärmend erzählt.
Für Leserinnen und Leser von Michiko Aoyamas »Frau Komachi empfiehlt ein Buch« und Satoshi Yagisawas »Die Tage in der Buchhandlung Morisaki«.
Fünf Schicksale, die zeigen, dass es manchnmal nur einen kleinen Anstoß und ein bisschen Mut braucht, dem Leben eine neue Richtung zu geben.In einer lauschigen Ecke im Tokioter Stadtteil Ginza befindet sich der Schreibwarenladen Shihodo, ein Ort der Zuflucht und Ruhe im hektischen Großstadttreiben. Hier empfängt Herr Takarada seine Kunden mit viel Wärme und Herzlichkeit. Sein feines Gespür verrät ihm stets, wer von Unruhe und Sorgen geplagt ist. Jene lädt Herr Takarada ein, dem aufreibenden Alltag für einen Moment zu entfliehen und einen Brief zu schreiben, um verborgene Erinnerungen, geheime Sehnsüchte oder kleine Geheimnisse zu ergründen. Die Schicksale der Menschen könnten nicht unterschiedlicher sein, doch eines vereint der Mut, eine Entscheidung treffen zu wollen, die ihrem Leben eine neue Wendung gibt. Ein zauberhaft weiser Roman voller Menschlichkeit, Mitgefühl und Hoffnung – einfühlsam und herzerwärmend erzählt.
Für Leserinnen und Leser von Michiko Aoyamas »Frau Komachi empfiehlt ein Buch« und Satoshi Yagisawas »Die Tage in der Buchhandlung Morisaki«.
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First published October 6, 2022
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Kenji Ueda
11 books25 followersKenji Ueda is a Japanese novelist known for blending fantasy with the charm of everyday life. Born in Tokyo in 1969, he made his debut as a writer in 2021 with Teppan (The Iron Griddle), the revised version of a work he wrote in 2019 for the 1st Japan Delicious Fiction Award.
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March 8, 2025
Una historia encantadora, una papelería como centro de la ambientación y… Japón. Una combinación perfecta para este #marzoasiatico si te gustan las lecturas tranquilas y acogedoras.
En esta novela, diferentes personajes pasarán por la (tristemente ficticia) papelería Shihodo en el barrio tokiota de Ginza. En un ambiente lleno de rascacielos, tiendas de moda y bullicio, se encuentra este negocio donde su dueño es un experto en diferentes tipos de papel, estilos de plumas y caligrafía, protocolos variados… pero también en escuchar a sus clientes y en proporcionarles un lugar seguro donde reencontrarse con ellos mismos y solucionar los conflictos a los que se enfrentan.
Así, en cada capítulo, una persona pasará por la papelería en un momento más o menos complicado y encontrarán allí mucho más de lo que buscaban. Podéis leerlo sin miedo a grandes dramas, está lleno de situaciones cotidianas como alguien enfrentándose a poner por escrito los sentimientos de gratitud hacia quien lo ha criado, una persona con culpa por dejar su trabajo o el bloqueo ante tener que dar un discurso en un funeral.
Debo decir que hay un capítulo que habla sobre negocios nocturnos que me creó algo de conflicto, no obstante, creo que el libro refleja bastante certeramente la posición general de la sociedad japonesa ante este tema.
Una delicia de lectura para quienes amamos pasar horas y horas entre cuadernos, seguimos escribiendo cartas y buscamos pasar tiempo alejados de pantallas.
Una historia de vocación, donde la pasión de Ken Takarada (dueño de la librería) por su trabajo se contagia y su forma de ver la vida resulta muy inspiradora.
Una lectura sencilla y sin giros inesperados pero que no es el típico feelgood ñoño, me ha gustado mucho la variedad de temas que presenta y me acompañó mientras preparaba mi viaje a Japón por lo que lo recuerdo con mucho cariño.
En esta novela, diferentes personajes pasarán por la (tristemente ficticia) papelería Shihodo en el barrio tokiota de Ginza. En un ambiente lleno de rascacielos, tiendas de moda y bullicio, se encuentra este negocio donde su dueño es un experto en diferentes tipos de papel, estilos de plumas y caligrafía, protocolos variados… pero también en escuchar a sus clientes y en proporcionarles un lugar seguro donde reencontrarse con ellos mismos y solucionar los conflictos a los que se enfrentan.
Así, en cada capítulo, una persona pasará por la papelería en un momento más o menos complicado y encontrarán allí mucho más de lo que buscaban. Podéis leerlo sin miedo a grandes dramas, está lleno de situaciones cotidianas como alguien enfrentándose a poner por escrito los sentimientos de gratitud hacia quien lo ha criado, una persona con culpa por dejar su trabajo o el bloqueo ante tener que dar un discurso en un funeral.
Debo decir que hay un capítulo que habla sobre negocios nocturnos que me creó algo de conflicto, no obstante, creo que el libro refleja bastante certeramente la posición general de la sociedad japonesa ante este tema.
Una delicia de lectura para quienes amamos pasar horas y horas entre cuadernos, seguimos escribiendo cartas y buscamos pasar tiempo alejados de pantallas.
Una historia de vocación, donde la pasión de Ken Takarada (dueño de la librería) por su trabajo se contagia y su forma de ver la vida resulta muy inspiradora.
Una lectura sencilla y sin giros inesperados pero que no es el típico feelgood ñoño, me ha gustado mucho la variedad de temas que presenta y me acompañó mientras preparaba mi viaje a Japón por lo que lo recuerdo con mucho cariño.
January 8, 2025
With all honesty, the slice of life books trend in current times can be a curse or a comfort for some. To me, I appreciated the influx of such genre even if they are oversaturated nowadays, which honestly can be tiring when the same archaic formula was used repeatedly, either there is a set place like a cafe, separate stories of characters but with a central person that connects them all, and the stories must be heartwarming. And I thought that I will get tired of this formula at this point but I'm actually surprised that I enjoyed this more than I expected. So hear me out.
Letters from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop revolves around a stationery shop manned by a young man called Ken Takarada whom welcomed his customers warmly as each of them cam with a purpose of their own. The shop offered a place for these customers to craft something personal to them like writing letters, cards, memorial address and more. From a young man's plan to send a letter with a gift he bought with his first salary to his grandmother, a hostess club employee wanting to send a resignation letter to her manager that helped her, a vice captain wanting to relay her feelings to her friend as they neared the ending of their Kyudo club, a businessman struggling to write a memorial address for his recently deceased wife and a chef want to write a note to his mentor who helped him become successful. At the centre of the heart of this book & stories in here are the gratefulness or the genuine relationship borne in their life with various kind people. Reading each of these stories actually warmed my heart, as I felt for each of these characters & their true feelings for the people that helped them. The act of selflessness shown by a grandmother to her grandson, raising him as her own, the kindness shown by Fumi-Mama, the owner of hostess club to all her employees treating them with care & rooting for their dreams, a girl that really cared about the boy and the charm of first love, the wife that truly cared for her husband & her appreciation of the romance they have, the master/Taisho willing to teach his disciples with kindness & generosity for them to success in their life, each of these stories are so heartwarming to read.
I honestly enjoyed the little tidbits on stationeries they used, the blossoming romance that may happened to some of these couple, also learning on the Kyudo terms. They make me more curious on what they are about so thats a point because I get to learn something new. I also love how Ken Takarada, the owner was such a warm guy that just know how to serve his customers. I wished we can have this kind of stationery shop where we can all share what we truly want people to hear or maybe putting our words into a written letter to someone we appreciate but never got the time to express. By sharing & opening up, does this feeling transferred over to the receiver of the letter & perhaps also made us realize how much that said person really meant to us in our life ❤️
Thank you so much to Definitely Books for the review copy in exchange for an honest review
Letters from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop revolves around a stationery shop manned by a young man called Ken Takarada whom welcomed his customers warmly as each of them cam with a purpose of their own. The shop offered a place for these customers to craft something personal to them like writing letters, cards, memorial address and more. From a young man's plan to send a letter with a gift he bought with his first salary to his grandmother, a hostess club employee wanting to send a resignation letter to her manager that helped her, a vice captain wanting to relay her feelings to her friend as they neared the ending of their Kyudo club, a businessman struggling to write a memorial address for his recently deceased wife and a chef want to write a note to his mentor who helped him become successful. At the centre of the heart of this book & stories in here are the gratefulness or the genuine relationship borne in their life with various kind people. Reading each of these stories actually warmed my heart, as I felt for each of these characters & their true feelings for the people that helped them. The act of selflessness shown by a grandmother to her grandson, raising him as her own, the kindness shown by Fumi-Mama, the owner of hostess club to all her employees treating them with care & rooting for their dreams, a girl that really cared about the boy and the charm of first love, the wife that truly cared for her husband & her appreciation of the romance they have, the master/Taisho willing to teach his disciples with kindness & generosity for them to success in their life, each of these stories are so heartwarming to read.
I honestly enjoyed the little tidbits on stationeries they used, the blossoming romance that may happened to some of these couple, also learning on the Kyudo terms. They make me more curious on what they are about so thats a point because I get to learn something new. I also love how Ken Takarada, the owner was such a warm guy that just know how to serve his customers. I wished we can have this kind of stationery shop where we can all share what we truly want people to hear or maybe putting our words into a written letter to someone we appreciate but never got the time to express. By sharing & opening up, does this feeling transferred over to the receiver of the letter & perhaps also made us realize how much that said person really meant to us in our life ❤️
Thank you so much to Definitely Books for the review copy in exchange for an honest review
January 2, 2025
Rating 3.75 stars
First book of the year 2025 (mostly read in Dec 2024) and first read for January in Japan.
Review -
For anyone who believes writing is cathartic, writing a letter is the most convenient option when things to be conveyed aren’t easy or when one’s brimming with emotions, Letters from Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop by Kenji Ueda, tr from Japanese by Emily Balisterieri, makes a warm, beautiful read. The novel in the form of five stories, each one named after a certain stationery item, has a lot of action happening at the Shihodo stationery shop in Ginza district,Tokyo.
A grandson is looking for a right kind of paper and fountain pen to write a letter to his grandmother upon receiving his first paycheck, a woman is struggling to write a resignation letter to her boss who is like a Godmother to her, a high school romance is budding through letters and exchange of B5 size notebooks filled with archery club notes, a bundle of postcards sent by a husband to his wife opens up a lot about their relationship years later to their children who just view them as divorced parents, a sushi chef's gratitude to his first mentor with whom he breaks his connect abruptly finds expression in a letter sent along with an invite to his newly opened restaurant - these stories have characters overcome by emotions - fear of being mistaken, a sense of guilt and regret, nostalgia and gratitude for one’s past.
And, Ken Takarada, the affable shop owner not only helps his customers choose aesthetically right stationery but solves their problems too without getting nosy. He offers them space to write letters in privacy on the shop’s first floor. Being kind, understanding and helpful is not just his business motto but his nature. And this warmth he radiates is felt in every corner of the shop and in the pages of this book. The cynic in us might find this book extra saccharine, while the optimist would find it pleasant. I loved the chapters titled ‘fountain pens’ and ‘postcards’ the most.
A book where tayori and hagoromo paper, a Montblanc Meisterstück Classique fountain pen, a Filofax organiser and Rhodia Block memo pad are all larger-than-life. In the era of mobiles & emails, if you still love to write or spend time in a stationery shop, you will enjoy reading this one.
First book of the year 2025 (mostly read in Dec 2024) and first read for January in Japan.
Review -
For anyone who believes writing is cathartic, writing a letter is the most convenient option when things to be conveyed aren’t easy or when one’s brimming with emotions, Letters from Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop by Kenji Ueda, tr from Japanese by Emily Balisterieri, makes a warm, beautiful read. The novel in the form of five stories, each one named after a certain stationery item, has a lot of action happening at the Shihodo stationery shop in Ginza district,Tokyo.
A grandson is looking for a right kind of paper and fountain pen to write a letter to his grandmother upon receiving his first paycheck, a woman is struggling to write a resignation letter to her boss who is like a Godmother to her, a high school romance is budding through letters and exchange of B5 size notebooks filled with archery club notes, a bundle of postcards sent by a husband to his wife opens up a lot about their relationship years later to their children who just view them as divorced parents, a sushi chef's gratitude to his first mentor with whom he breaks his connect abruptly finds expression in a letter sent along with an invite to his newly opened restaurant - these stories have characters overcome by emotions - fear of being mistaken, a sense of guilt and regret, nostalgia and gratitude for one’s past.
And, Ken Takarada, the affable shop owner not only helps his customers choose aesthetically right stationery but solves their problems too without getting nosy. He offers them space to write letters in privacy on the shop’s first floor. Being kind, understanding and helpful is not just his business motto but his nature. And this warmth he radiates is felt in every corner of the shop and in the pages of this book. The cynic in us might find this book extra saccharine, while the optimist would find it pleasant. I loved the chapters titled ‘fountain pens’ and ‘postcards’ the most.
A book where tayori and hagoromo paper, a Montblanc Meisterstück Classique fountain pen, a Filofax organiser and Rhodia Block memo pad are all larger-than-life. In the era of mobiles & emails, if you still love to write or spend time in a stationery shop, you will enjoy reading this one.
November 21, 2025
3.5/5 ⭐
November 9, 2025
Mend a broken bond or rattle its base. Preserve memories or wipe them goodbye. Detail an intent or erase its trace. Express gratitude or leave it cold. Make a life sing or bring down curtains over it. Settle a racing heart or set aflutter one. Well, words do all these, and so much more.
And when these words nestle on a piece of stationery that has been nurtured by the venerable owner of Shihodo Stationery Shop in a quiet alley of Ginza, Tokyo, they assume a sheen nigh impossible to ignore.
So, I propped my elbows on the reception table on the ground floor of Ken Takarada-san’s shop, and followed him as he gently guided the guests who came to him, looking to unravel a knot (or two).
I called his customers, guests because that’s how much of a reverence he showed them when they come looking for stationery to pour their thoughts onto it – a young man’s wish to send a note to his grandma post his first job, a club hostess struggling to send a resignation letter to her mentor, a woman reconsidering writing to her high school crush, a 50-something man’s faltering words on a memorial address of his ex-wife, a sushi chef’s dilemma on sending an invite to his first boss. All these interactions at the shop could have passed as commonplace occurrences had it not been for a veritable wave of kindness pervading each rendezvous. Takarada-san, visibly, placed compassion over commerce, attention over anonymity.
Like a gentle Samaritan, he listens to them deeply and converses sincerely, then offers them a piece of stationery befitting the occasion, and then, leaves them alone at the first floor by a small writing table to gather their thoughts and pen away, with a fresh, steam-whistling kettle of tea giving them both energy and encouragement.
In a world on eternal runs and unceasing works, the book urges us to slow down and listen. To listen is to help. To help is to heal. Even if the healing is for weeks and not months. Even if the healing is for one sunny day and not a warm season. Even if the healing is an hour of heart-to-heart talk and not a whole day of comfort.
May we find our healing. And the words, on the washi of our choice, to convey their unvarnished meanings.
And when these words nestle on a piece of stationery that has been nurtured by the venerable owner of Shihodo Stationery Shop in a quiet alley of Ginza, Tokyo, they assume a sheen nigh impossible to ignore.
So, I propped my elbows on the reception table on the ground floor of Ken Takarada-san’s shop, and followed him as he gently guided the guests who came to him, looking to unravel a knot (or two).
I called his customers, guests because that’s how much of a reverence he showed them when they come looking for stationery to pour their thoughts onto it – a young man’s wish to send a note to his grandma post his first job, a club hostess struggling to send a resignation letter to her mentor, a woman reconsidering writing to her high school crush, a 50-something man’s faltering words on a memorial address of his ex-wife, a sushi chef’s dilemma on sending an invite to his first boss. All these interactions at the shop could have passed as commonplace occurrences had it not been for a veritable wave of kindness pervading each rendezvous. Takarada-san, visibly, placed compassion over commerce, attention over anonymity.
Like a gentle Samaritan, he listens to them deeply and converses sincerely, then offers them a piece of stationery befitting the occasion, and then, leaves them alone at the first floor by a small writing table to gather their thoughts and pen away, with a fresh, steam-whistling kettle of tea giving them both energy and encouragement.
In a world on eternal runs and unceasing works, the book urges us to slow down and listen. To listen is to help. To help is to heal. Even if the healing is for weeks and not months. Even if the healing is for one sunny day and not a warm season. Even if the healing is an hour of heart-to-heart talk and not a whole day of comfort.
May we find our healing. And the words, on the washi of our choice, to convey their unvarnished meanings.
March 19, 2025
Sobre el papel parecería otro libro más de toda esta ola de novelas ambientadas en librerías y cafeterías japonesas, pero en este caso Kenji Ueda solo lo usa como pretexto para contar historias cotidianas de personas que tienen que dar las gracias por haber llegado a ser quienes no pensaban que serían.
En adelante lo recomendaré para conocer como es el día a día en Japón, los sueños, ilusiones y quehaceres diarios de quienes allí viven, las interacciones sociales, el funcionamiento de una empresa, la vida de los estudiantes... Me ha gustado mucho por lo bien que lo describe. Sus personajes son la verdadera alma del libro.
En adelante lo recomendaré para conocer como es el día a día en Japón, los sueños, ilusiones y quehaceres diarios de quienes allí viven, las interacciones sociales, el funcionamiento de una empresa, la vida de los estudiantes... Me ha gustado mucho por lo bien que lo describe. Sus personajes son la verdadera alma del libro.
November 9, 2024
This is such a beautifully written gentle story, full of good intentions. I found it a very uplifting read. The book unfolds as a series of stories, and I really enjoyed this format. Each short story was engaging and had its own message to deliver. But unlike an anthology, the stories flowed into one another seamlessly.
The author manages to highlight lots of Japanese culture, which I found really interesting. I found the descriptions so visceral. I could imagine the food and smell the rich perfume of tea as I was reading!
I loved some of the characters, especially stationery shop owner Ken-chan. He had such a kind nature and knew what each customer needed before they did.
I thought the book was translated perfectly, and it was easy to read and keep track of all the characters. I'd love to listen to this as an audiobook as it just had such a nice wholesome feel to it.
With thanks to the author, Love Books Tours, Netgalley, and the publisher for providing a copy of the book. This is my honest review, which I'm leaving voluntarily.
The author manages to highlight lots of Japanese culture, which I found really interesting. I found the descriptions so visceral. I could imagine the food and smell the rich perfume of tea as I was reading!
I loved some of the characters, especially stationery shop owner Ken-chan. He had such a kind nature and knew what each customer needed before they did.
I thought the book was translated perfectly, and it was easy to read and keep track of all the characters. I'd love to listen to this as an audiobook as it just had such a nice wholesome feel to it.
With thanks to the author, Love Books Tours, Netgalley, and the publisher for providing a copy of the book. This is my honest review, which I'm leaving voluntarily.
August 25, 2025
Historias por resolver que necesitan ser escuchadas...
Este libro es una lectura ligera y perfecta para un tiempo de vacaciones: tiene una lectura fácil, historias sencillas y cortas, y una emotividad de esa que nos aflora cuando estamos en modo relax. Sin embargo, desde mi punto de vista, los conflictos que aborda la novela son un tanto infantiles o edulcorados de más, así como las resoluciones que prosiguen a estos.
Sin embargo, sí me parece un enorme acierto el personaje del dueño de la papelería. Una personalidad entrañable, pero tajante, de la que nadie se puede resistir. En este sentido, habría preferido que la penúltima historia fuera la última, porque es donde conocemos un poco más a este protagonista que no busca estar en el centro de las tramas.
Este libro es una lectura ligera y perfecta para un tiempo de vacaciones: tiene una lectura fácil, historias sencillas y cortas, y una emotividad de esa que nos aflora cuando estamos en modo relax. Sin embargo, desde mi punto de vista, los conflictos que aborda la novela son un tanto infantiles o edulcorados de más, así como las resoluciones que prosiguen a estos.
Sin embargo, sí me parece un enorme acierto el personaje del dueño de la papelería. Una personalidad entrañable, pero tajante, de la que nadie se puede resistir. En este sentido, habría preferido que la penúltima historia fuera la última, porque es donde conocemos un poco más a este protagonista que no busca estar en el centro de las tramas.
December 18, 2024
Well, definitely touches your heart!
November 25, 2025
➺
3.5/5🌟
This book is episodic and each stories were told inside this stationery shop, which became the center ground of this novel. Every stories told were heartfelt and has this subtle wistfulness to it that will touch your heart. Since all characters have their own personal business being in the stationery shop, it's not a coincidence that they all have this link with a specific stationery item, but it's interesting to see how a seemingly ordinary item can mean so much in these people's lives.
Every story is short but has their own impact. The entirety of this book shows how the simple act of putting pen to paper can unlock healing, connection and understanding. The stories are quite moving and it makes me want to reflect on my own life experience. It was honestly so engaging to read these emotionally tender stories. I would loved to see the shop owner's own story, though. Even though Ken has an integral role of pushing these people to sort out their little problems and regrets, there's also a slight hint of his own story. Unfortunately, the book didn't delve into it. I think there's a sequel though, so I hoped there's a little more about him.
This book is episodic and each stories were told inside this stationery shop, which became the center ground of this novel. Every stories told were heartfelt and has this subtle wistfulness to it that will touch your heart. Since all characters have their own personal business being in the stationery shop, it's not a coincidence that they all have this link with a specific stationery item, but it's interesting to see how a seemingly ordinary item can mean so much in these people's lives.
Every story is short but has their own impact. The entirety of this book shows how the simple act of putting pen to paper can unlock healing, connection and understanding. The stories are quite moving and it makes me want to reflect on my own life experience. It was honestly so engaging to read these emotionally tender stories. I would loved to see the shop owner's own story, though. Even though Ken has an integral role of pushing these people to sort out their little problems and regrets, there's also a slight hint of his own story. Unfortunately, the book didn't delve into it. I think there's a sequel though, so I hoped there's a little more about him.
May 29, 2025
Este libro te va a envolver en un mundo maravilloso, donde el arte de la correspondencia y la escritura se unen con la la delicadeza de los materiales de papelería.
Esta papelería está regentada por el señor Ken Takarada, y es un lugar donde los clientes pueden encontrar todo lo que necesitan para expresar sus sentimientos y pensamientos.
La descripción de la papelería es simplemente maravillosa; logró crear un ambiente cálido y acogedor que te hace sentir como si estuvieras allí, rodeada de papel y estilográficas que parecen tener vida propia.
Las cinco historias que se desarrollan en la papelería son conmovedoras y emotivas.
Me gustó especialmente la forma en que se explora el vínculo entre la escritura y los sentimientos más hondos.
La primera y la cuarta historia me emocionaron muchísimo🥹
El señor Takarada es un personaje que me encantó; su amor por su trabajo y su dedicación a sus clientes son admirables… Me encantaría conocerlo ☺️
Ahora tengo que decir, que lo que menos me gustó del libro es la extensión de los capítulos… Algunos son bastante largos y pueden resultar un poco pesados por esa extensión; pero la historia, en general, compensa ese pequeño pero.
Sabéis que soy muy fan de este tipo de libros, así que una vez más, lo disfruté muchísimo☺️
Esta papelería está regentada por el señor Ken Takarada, y es un lugar donde los clientes pueden encontrar todo lo que necesitan para expresar sus sentimientos y pensamientos.
La descripción de la papelería es simplemente maravillosa; logró crear un ambiente cálido y acogedor que te hace sentir como si estuvieras allí, rodeada de papel y estilográficas que parecen tener vida propia.
Las cinco historias que se desarrollan en la papelería son conmovedoras y emotivas.
Me gustó especialmente la forma en que se explora el vínculo entre la escritura y los sentimientos más hondos.
La primera y la cuarta historia me emocionaron muchísimo🥹
El señor Takarada es un personaje que me encantó; su amor por su trabajo y su dedicación a sus clientes son admirables… Me encantaría conocerlo ☺️
Ahora tengo que decir, que lo que menos me gustó del libro es la extensión de los capítulos… Algunos son bastante largos y pueden resultar un poco pesados por esa extensión; pero la historia, en general, compensa ese pequeño pero.
Sabéis que soy muy fan de este tipo de libros, así que una vez más, lo disfruté muchísimo☺️
February 14, 2025
I read the E-book version, because I saw it so many times on the gram.
Am assuming all of us wrote letters, maintained diaries, and scrap books at some point of our lives, excluding the youngsters in recent times.
How I loved doing that, writing letters, filling up diaries, keeping track of silly things.
This book is about a Stationary Shop in Ginza and is run by Ken.
The author takes us through a few instances where, people are directed towards his shop to buy some good stationary to use. The shop has everything you might require and more.
Ken - makes all his customers comfortable and listens to them, just like a friend. Although he is a young man in his 30's, he genuinely tries to help the customer through their writing requirements, in his shop on the First floor.
I gave it a 3 stars, because I was kind of expecting more or it probably dragged a bit for one chapter, where I did not understand what was happening.
Do pick up if you want something light and easy and love stationary - writing notes, letters etc.
Definitely believe that writing your thoughts and feelings on paper, is better than keeping them within.
Am assuming all of us wrote letters, maintained diaries, and scrap books at some point of our lives, excluding the youngsters in recent times.
How I loved doing that, writing letters, filling up diaries, keeping track of silly things.
This book is about a Stationary Shop in Ginza and is run by Ken.
The author takes us through a few instances where, people are directed towards his shop to buy some good stationary to use. The shop has everything you might require and more.
Ken - makes all his customers comfortable and listens to them, just like a friend. Although he is a young man in his 30's, he genuinely tries to help the customer through their writing requirements, in his shop on the First floor.
I gave it a 3 stars, because I was kind of expecting more or it probably dragged a bit for one chapter, where I did not understand what was happening.
Do pick up if you want something light and easy and love stationary - writing notes, letters etc.
Definitely believe that writing your thoughts and feelings on paper, is better than keeping them within.
May 6, 2025
The concept was lovely, but I just couldn't quite get into this one. The characters lacked depth, and the way each of their stories unfolded was quite predictable. I found myself skimming pages and losing interest halfway through.
August 25, 2025
یه داستان دیگه از ادبیات اجتماعی ژاپن با محوریت لوازمالتحریرفروشی شیهودو در گینزا که صاحبش به کمک افراد مختلفی میاد که هرکدوم بهنوعی نامهای برای نوشتن دارن. چه نامه هدیه، چه نامه برای دوست، چه نامه استعفا، چه نامه مراسم ختم و... که بیش از کتابهای دیگه احترام گذاشتن شدید ژاپنیها در ارتباطاتشون در کتاب مشهوده. حتی در این حد که آیا همدیگه رو با فامیل صدا بزنن یا اسم و با چه پسوند احترامآمیزی خطاب کنن.
من موضوع دو داستان آخر و بهخصوص داستان سوم رو که احساسیتر از بقیه بود و درباره روابط گذشته یه زن و شوهر بود بیشتر دوست داشتم.
دو داستان اول درکش برام سختتر بود و القاب و احترامهای شدیدشون حقیقتا یهکم برای فرهنگ ما دغدغهایه که درکش راحت نیست.
داستانها ارتباط عمیقی داره با گذشته افراد و داستانی که در پیش داشتن. در عمق داستان زندگیشون به علت سروکار واشتنشون با این لوازمالتحریری پی میبریم و کن تاکارادا، صاحب فروشگاه، که بیدریغ به همه کمک میکنه. این حجم از کمک و مهربونیش قابلتوجه بود و کاش این مهربونیها در جامعه ما هم بیشتر بشه.
با این کتاب تفاوت فرهنگی ژاپن کاملا مشهوده و اسم غذاهای خوشمزهای هم اومده که دلم رو آب کرد.
برای علاقهمندان به ادبیات ژاپن دری برای ورود به ژاپنه.
من موضوع دو داستان آخر و بهخصوص داستان سوم رو که احساسیتر از بقیه بود و درباره روابط گذشته یه زن و شوهر بود بیشتر دوست داشتم.
دو داستان اول درکش برام سختتر بود و القاب و احترامهای شدیدشون حقیقتا یهکم برای فرهنگ ما دغدغهایه که درکش راحت نیست.
داستانها ارتباط عمیقی داره با گذشته افراد و داستانی که در پیش داشتن. در عمق داستان زندگیشون به علت سروکار واشتنشون با این لوازمالتحریری پی میبریم و کن تاکارادا، صاحب فروشگاه، که بیدریغ به همه کمک میکنه. این حجم از کمک و مهربونیش قابلتوجه بود و کاش این مهربونیها در جامعه ما هم بیشتر بشه.
با این کتاب تفاوت فرهنگی ژاپن کاملا مشهوده و اسم غذاهای خوشمزهای هم اومده که دلم رو آب کرد.
برای علاقهمندان به ادبیات ژاپن دری برای ورود به ژاپنه.
May 1, 2025
¿3'5⭐? YOUTUBE / INSTAGRAM
La primera participación de mi vida en el marzo asiático y la verdad es que ha sido una buena experiencia.
Es una lectura envolvente, pausada, pensada para reparar en los pequeños detalles y disfrutarlos. La novela cuenta con cinco relatos, cada uno de los cuales toma como protagonista a un personaje diferente. No obstante, todos tienen algo en común, y es que en algún punto de su historia, acaban en la papelería Shihodo, donde el propietario, Ken Takarada, les escucha y les proporciona un lugar donde reflexionar y donde escribir sus cartas. La verdad es que me ha gustado la reivindicación y el significado especial de escribir a mano en lugar de enviar un correo electrónico o usar un documento Word para tomar notas.
No son historias con grandes dosis de acción o giros de guion, son historias cotidianas, humanas y sencillas, pero narradas con una gran dosis de delicadeza y que consiguen transmitir, que siempre es el objetivo último de una historia. También nos permiten apreciar las diferencias de mentalidad con la cultura japonesa, detalle muy interesante desde mi punto de vista.
Si podéis, dadle una oportunidad al audiolibro, porque los narradores hacen un trabajo magnífico con las inflexiones de cada personaje.
La primera participación de mi vida en el marzo asiático y la verdad es que ha sido una buena experiencia.
Es una lectura envolvente, pausada, pensada para reparar en los pequeños detalles y disfrutarlos. La novela cuenta con cinco relatos, cada uno de los cuales toma como protagonista a un personaje diferente. No obstante, todos tienen algo en común, y es que en algún punto de su historia, acaban en la papelería Shihodo, donde el propietario, Ken Takarada, les escucha y les proporciona un lugar donde reflexionar y donde escribir sus cartas. La verdad es que me ha gustado la reivindicación y el significado especial de escribir a mano en lugar de enviar un correo electrónico o usar un documento Word para tomar notas.
No son historias con grandes dosis de acción o giros de guion, son historias cotidianas, humanas y sencillas, pero narradas con una gran dosis de delicadeza y que consiguen transmitir, que siempre es el objetivo último de una historia. También nos permiten apreciar las diferencias de mentalidad con la cultura japonesa, detalle muy interesante desde mi punto de vista.
Si podéis, dadle una oportunidad al audiolibro, porque los narradores hacen un trabajo magnífico con las inflexiones de cada personaje.
April 13, 2025
Desde “Cartas en el Asunto” no leía una carta de amor tan sentida… a las cartas. En realidad al perdido arte de escribirle a la gente a mano y confesar nuestros sentimientos.
No necesariamente de amor, aunque hay dos de las cinco historias que lo retratan desde dos perspectivas diametralmente opuestas y que se complementan muy bien. Las otras tres tratan de mentores profesionales y personales.
Vemos así la desnudez del alma humana a través de la expresión escrita y el resultado es sentido. Un poco edulcorado y hasta obvio. Y por supuesto a través del crisol de la tan exigente sociedad japonesa con todas sus maneras y su perfeccionismo y su detallismo, pero también con algunas actitudes que en occidente nos hacen alzar una ceja.
No necesariamente de amor, aunque hay dos de las cinco historias que lo retratan desde dos perspectivas diametralmente opuestas y que se complementan muy bien. Las otras tres tratan de mentores profesionales y personales.
Vemos así la desnudez del alma humana a través de la expresión escrita y el resultado es sentido. Un poco edulcorado y hasta obvio. Y por supuesto a través del crisol de la tan exigente sociedad japonesa con todas sus maneras y su perfeccionismo y su detallismo, pero también con algunas actitudes que en occidente nos hacen alzar una ceja.
March 16, 2025
8.5!
Mi experiencia hasta ahora con este tipo de libros "cozy" de x tienda asiática era malísima. Todos me parecían iguales y con un aire de moralidad superior aburridísima PERO esta papelería Shiodo, al contrario que las demás tiendas, me ha encantado.
Lo he leído en audiolibro, y dejando a un lado que los dos locutores son 10/10 (y eso que me chirría mucho que se use varios locutores en un mismo audiolibro), me ha dado una paz tremenda. Y es que aún siendo la Papelería la clara protagonista de la historia un personaje más, y estando todo en el centro de esta, cada capítulo contaba historias independientes tratando temas completamente diferentes y todos con un mimo y cuidado espectacular.
Lo recomiendo para una lectura calmada, que te enseñe una mirada diferente de la vida, sin sentirse como una lección o moraleja aplastante.
#ebiblio #audiolibro
Mi experiencia hasta ahora con este tipo de libros "cozy" de x tienda asiática era malísima. Todos me parecían iguales y con un aire de moralidad superior aburridísima PERO esta papelería Shiodo, al contrario que las demás tiendas, me ha encantado.
Lo he leído en audiolibro, y dejando a un lado que los dos locutores son 10/10 (y eso que me chirría mucho que se use varios locutores en un mismo audiolibro), me ha dado una paz tremenda. Y es que aún siendo la Papelería la clara protagonista de la historia un personaje más, y estando todo en el centro de esta, cada capítulo contaba historias independientes tratando temas completamente diferentes y todos con un mimo y cuidado espectacular.
Lo recomiendo para una lectura calmada, que te enseñe una mirada diferente de la vida, sin sentirse como una lección o moraleja aplastante.
#ebiblio #audiolibro
March 23, 2025
4.5 / 5 ⭐
Read
August 19, 2025DNF, not for me at all
September 28, 2025
Ganz süß für zwischendurch.
November 8, 2024
There seems to be a lot of these healing books, mostly Japanese or Korean, coming out at the moment, and I think I've read too many of them just lately.
This one is set in a stationary shop, is also episodic, though each story is connected. They centre around a stationary shop and the owner. Each chapter has a character come in to the shop with a problem that they get to solve with the help of Ken, and a desk where they are able to write a letter to resolve their situation.
I certainly liked it; it has that same slightly wistful,
gentle, feel good vibe that most of these books have. I think I'll leave a longer gap before reading another one though.
*Many thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a review copy in exchange for an honest opinion.*
This one is set in a stationary shop, is also episodic, though each story is connected. They centre around a stationary shop and the owner. Each chapter has a character come in to the shop with a problem that they get to solve with the help of Ken, and a desk where they are able to write a letter to resolve their situation.
I certainly liked it; it has that same slightly wistful,
gentle, feel good vibe that most of these books have. I think I'll leave a longer gap before reading another one though.
*Many thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a review copy in exchange for an honest opinion.*
March 19, 2025
Book 33 of 2025 finished 18/3/25 ⭐️💫
In a corner of Ginza lies a charming stationary shop which seems to know exactly what you need. Visitors are greeted warmly by the proprietor and are offered more than just stationary. He will also help them to connect with loved ones, and discover what you value most in life.
My thoughts: I was very excited to read this, it’s a bit out of my comfort zone but I found the premise interesting. Unfortunately I found it hard to remain interested in the story and couldn’t connect to the characters. I think I’ll find this forgettable.
In a corner of Ginza lies a charming stationary shop which seems to know exactly what you need. Visitors are greeted warmly by the proprietor and are offered more than just stationary. He will also help them to connect with loved ones, and discover what you value most in life.
My thoughts: I was very excited to read this, it’s a bit out of my comfort zone but I found the premise interesting. Unfortunately I found it hard to remain interested in the story and couldn’t connect to the characters. I think I’ll find this forgettable.
October 29, 2024
I really enjoyed this book!
I didn’t think a book set in a stationery shop would be this engaging, but I learned a lot and really enjoyed going through life with the characters.
I wish there had been a bit more development of Ken the shop owner as I would have liked a chapter on his life and especially the hint of his love life but maybe for the next book.
Overall, this is a really gentle and engaging book I really enjoyed dipping into.
I didn’t think a book set in a stationery shop would be this engaging, but I learned a lot and really enjoyed going through life with the characters.
I wish there had been a bit more development of Ken the shop owner as I would have liked a chapter on his life and especially the hint of his love life but maybe for the next book.
Overall, this is a really gentle and engaging book I really enjoyed dipping into.
January 26, 2025
3.75/4
I love slice of life Japanese literature, it’s my most favourite genre in the world. A slow, calming, warm read of 5 short stories happening around the stationery shop. The pace did fall in some parts but in the end, I fell in love again with stationeries.
I love slice of life Japanese literature, it’s my most favourite genre in the world. A slow, calming, warm read of 5 short stories happening around the stationery shop. The pace did fall in some parts but in the end, I fell in love again with stationeries.
December 24, 2024
An absolutely beautiful cover with just as beautiful and heartwarming stories as one would hope for✨
There is a couple of stories with completely different settings/life situations in this book, and each one of them is unique and memorable in its own way
*I personally like the one with two high-schoolers*
It is a quite easygoing read, so I do recommend you picking this up if you look for something that‘s not intense, but rather touching and focused on the human-to-human interaction (since at the center of all these stories it entails a man who works in a stationery shop and his various customers and their stories/requests) with a steady story progression🍀
There is a couple of stories with completely different settings/life situations in this book, and each one of them is unique and memorable in its own way
*I personally like the one with two high-schoolers*
It is a quite easygoing read, so I do recommend you picking this up if you look for something that‘s not intense, but rather touching and focused on the human-to-human interaction (since at the center of all these stories it entails a man who works in a stationery shop and his various customers and their stories/requests) with a steady story progression🍀
January 28, 2025
In this elegantly crafted collection of five interconnected stories, Kenji Ueda takes readers into the heart of Tokyo's upscale Ginza district, where an unassuming stationery shop becomes a sanctuary for lost souls seeking connection, closure, and clarity. The shop's thoughtful proprietor, Ken Takarada, serves as both narrator and supporting character, helping each visitor find exactly what they need - often much more than just paper and pens.
The Power of Writing and Memory
Ueda masterfully weaves together themes of memory, regret, and redemption through the medium of handwritten words. Each story centers on a different character who enters Shihodo Stationery Shop with a surface-level need for writing materials, only to discover deeper emotional revelations through the act of putting pen to paper. The author demonstrates a profound understanding of how the physical act of writing can unlock memories and emotions in ways that digital communication cannot.
Character-Driven Narratives
The five main stories follow:
- A young sushi chef returning to write to his grandmother
- A hostess contemplating a major career change
- A high school archery team vice-captain processing first love
- A businessman preparing a memorial address for his ex-wife
- A formerly homeless man seeking to thank his mentor
Each character is distinctly drawn, with their own voice and struggles, yet they share a common thread of needing to reconcile past and present through written words. Ueda excels at revealing character through small details and gestures rather than exposition.
Atmospheric Writing
The author's descriptive prowess shines in bringing the shop itself to life. Readers can almost smell the paper and ink, feel the smooth wooden surfaces, and sense the contemplative atmosphere of the upper floor where customers go to write. The attention to sensory detail creates an immersive reading experience that grounds the sometimes ethereal emotional elements in tangible reality.
Cultural Context and Translation
Emily Balistrieri's translation deserves special mention for maintaining the distinctly Japanese sensibilities of the original while making the text accessible to English readers. Cultural concepts like the importance of proper writing materials, business hierarchy, and social obligations are seamlessly explained within the narrative without becoming didactic.
Critical Analysis
While the interconnected story structure is generally effective, some readers may find the pacing uneven. The first and last stories are particularly strong, while the middle sections occasionally meander. The shop owner's character, while essential to the narrative framework, sometimes feels more like a plot device than a fully realized person.
Additionally, the resolution of each story tends toward the optimistic, which may strike some readers as unrealistic. However, this gentle approach aligns with the book's overall tone and purpose as a healing narrative.
Writing Style and Technique
Ueda employs a deceptively simple prose style that belies the emotional complexity of his stories. His writing is precise and measured, much like the careful selection of proper writing materials his characters undertake. The author demonstrates particular skill in depicting moments of quiet revelation, where characters discover truths about themselves through the act of writing.
Strengths:
- Rich atmospheric detail
- Deep understanding of human nature
- Skilled integration of Japanese cultural elements
- Thoughtful exploration of writing as therapy
- Well-crafted character development
Areas for Improvement:
- Occasional pacing issues
- Some predictable plot resolutions
- Limited development of secondary characters
- Uneven emotional weight between stories
Impact and Relevance
In our increasingly digital world, "Letters from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop" makes a compelling case for the continued importance of handwriting and physical correspondence. The book suggests that something essential to human connection is preserved in the act of putting pen to paper, making it particularly relevant to contemporary readers seeking more meaningful forms of communication.
Final Verdict
Despite some minor flaws, this is a thoughtfully crafted work that successfully combines cultural specificity with universal emotions. Ueda has created a warm, contemplative space within these pages where readers can reflect on their own relationships with writing, memory, and connection.
The Power of Writing and Memory
Ueda masterfully weaves together themes of memory, regret, and redemption through the medium of handwritten words. Each story centers on a different character who enters Shihodo Stationery Shop with a surface-level need for writing materials, only to discover deeper emotional revelations through the act of putting pen to paper. The author demonstrates a profound understanding of how the physical act of writing can unlock memories and emotions in ways that digital communication cannot.
Character-Driven Narratives
The five main stories follow:
- A young sushi chef returning to write to his grandmother
- A hostess contemplating a major career change
- A high school archery team vice-captain processing first love
- A businessman preparing a memorial address for his ex-wife
- A formerly homeless man seeking to thank his mentor
Each character is distinctly drawn, with their own voice and struggles, yet they share a common thread of needing to reconcile past and present through written words. Ueda excels at revealing character through small details and gestures rather than exposition.
Atmospheric Writing
The author's descriptive prowess shines in bringing the shop itself to life. Readers can almost smell the paper and ink, feel the smooth wooden surfaces, and sense the contemplative atmosphere of the upper floor where customers go to write. The attention to sensory detail creates an immersive reading experience that grounds the sometimes ethereal emotional elements in tangible reality.
Cultural Context and Translation
Emily Balistrieri's translation deserves special mention for maintaining the distinctly Japanese sensibilities of the original while making the text accessible to English readers. Cultural concepts like the importance of proper writing materials, business hierarchy, and social obligations are seamlessly explained within the narrative without becoming didactic.
Critical Analysis
While the interconnected story structure is generally effective, some readers may find the pacing uneven. The first and last stories are particularly strong, while the middle sections occasionally meander. The shop owner's character, while essential to the narrative framework, sometimes feels more like a plot device than a fully realized person.
Additionally, the resolution of each story tends toward the optimistic, which may strike some readers as unrealistic. However, this gentle approach aligns with the book's overall tone and purpose as a healing narrative.
Writing Style and Technique
Ueda employs a deceptively simple prose style that belies the emotional complexity of his stories. His writing is precise and measured, much like the careful selection of proper writing materials his characters undertake. The author demonstrates particular skill in depicting moments of quiet revelation, where characters discover truths about themselves through the act of writing.
Strengths:
- Rich atmospheric detail
- Deep understanding of human nature
- Skilled integration of Japanese cultural elements
- Thoughtful exploration of writing as therapy
- Well-crafted character development
Areas for Improvement:
- Occasional pacing issues
- Some predictable plot resolutions
- Limited development of secondary characters
- Uneven emotional weight between stories
Impact and Relevance
In our increasingly digital world, "Letters from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop" makes a compelling case for the continued importance of handwriting and physical correspondence. The book suggests that something essential to human connection is preserved in the act of putting pen to paper, making it particularly relevant to contemporary readers seeking more meaningful forms of communication.
Final Verdict
Despite some minor flaws, this is a thoughtfully crafted work that successfully combines cultural specificity with universal emotions. Ueda has created a warm, contemplative space within these pages where readers can reflect on their own relationships with writing, memory, and connection.
April 24, 2025
Podría haber sido una lectura de 4 estrellas pero el capítulo el planificador va sobre una "mujer de compañía", ver la normalidad y casi idealización con la que se trataba el tema no me ha hecho sentir nada "cozy".
January 15, 2025
Kenji Ueda’s Letters from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop is a beautifully crafted tale that feels like a warm hug for the soul. Set in a charming, old-fashioned stationery shop in Ginza, the story weaves together the lives of an eclectic group of customers, each drawn to the shop for reasons beyond pens and paper.
The shop itself is magical in its own subtle way, offering more than exquisite stationery. It provides a space to unlock memories, face unresolved feelings, and find healing through writing. The shop owner’s quiet wisdom and empathy add an almost mystical touch, making their interactions with the characters deeply touching.
The stories of the customers, a company worker seeking clarity, a high-school athlete grappling with pressure, and others are relatable and emotional. Ueda’s writing beautifully captures the power of small, meaningful moments and the healing potential of putting pen to paper.
While the book’s pace may feel slow at times, the quiet rhythm mirrors the reflective tone, inviting readers to savor its simplicity. Fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold will especially appreciate its heartfelt exploration of loss, love, and reconnection.
A delightful read for those who appreciate gentle, introspective stories. Thank you Pansing for sending me a copy in exchange for honest review.
The shop itself is magical in its own subtle way, offering more than exquisite stationery. It provides a space to unlock memories, face unresolved feelings, and find healing through writing. The shop owner’s quiet wisdom and empathy add an almost mystical touch, making their interactions with the characters deeply touching.
The stories of the customers, a company worker seeking clarity, a high-school athlete grappling with pressure, and others are relatable and emotional. Ueda’s writing beautifully captures the power of small, meaningful moments and the healing potential of putting pen to paper.
While the book’s pace may feel slow at times, the quiet rhythm mirrors the reflective tone, inviting readers to savor its simplicity. Fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold will especially appreciate its heartfelt exploration of loss, love, and reconnection.
A delightful read for those who appreciate gentle, introspective stories. Thank you Pansing for sending me a copy in exchange for honest review.
November 10, 2024
I was immediately drawn to this title as a stationery lover and just look at how stunning the cover art is! As I read it as an arc, I would love a physical copy for my shelves, it's so beautiful.
This work of translated fiction follows five vignettes of different characters that find themselves in the Ginza Shihodo Stationery shop with their worries and needs. It's worth noting that there is no magical realism in this story like other translated fiction it is being compared to.
The intricate details of the story may not be the most memorable, but the experience reading this was very enjoyable. It wasn't as emotionally impactful as I had hoped but it was still very touching. The characters and cosy feel of the stationery shop really grew on me as Ken, the store owner, radiated such passion. There is also a minor romance subplot which was truly heartwarming.
I'd definitely recommend this to those who enjoy translated fiction, but in particular stationery lovers who are looking for a cosy warm hug of a book.
3.5 stars (rounded up to 4 on Goodreads)
Thank you to NetGalley, Bonnier Books UK and Kenji Ueda for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy.
This work of translated fiction follows five vignettes of different characters that find themselves in the Ginza Shihodo Stationery shop with their worries and needs. It's worth noting that there is no magical realism in this story like other translated fiction it is being compared to.
The intricate details of the story may not be the most memorable, but the experience reading this was very enjoyable. It wasn't as emotionally impactful as I had hoped but it was still very touching. The characters and cosy feel of the stationery shop really grew on me as Ken, the store owner, radiated such passion. There is also a minor romance subplot which was truly heartwarming.
I'd definitely recommend this to those who enjoy translated fiction, but in particular stationery lovers who are looking for a cosy warm hug of a book.
3.5 stars (rounded up to 4 on Goodreads)
Thank you to NetGalley, Bonnier Books UK and Kenji Ueda for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy.
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