Hiro Arikawa Books

In the near future, the federal government creates a committee to rid society of books it deems unsuitable. The libraries vow to protect their collections, and with the help of local governments, form a military group to defend themselves--the Library Forces! The Library Forces have decided that a censored author, Toma, must defect. But as he and the LF attempt to leave the courthouse, the roads are blocked by Media Betterment Committee troops! Library Forces member Iku Kasahara and her sergeant (and secret crush) Dojo make off in another direction with Toma. But when Dojo is injured in the escape attempt, Iku is charged with protecting both the endangered author and the man she loves!

The Travelling Cat Chronicles is a heartwarming tale about the bond between a man and his cat, Nana, as they journey across Japan to visit friends. This life-affirming story highlights the importance of kindness, connection, and the joy found in simple moments, making it a perfect read for cat lovers and travelers alike.

In "The Goodbye Cat," Hiro Arikawa presents seven heartwarming tales featuring cats that profoundly impact their owners' lives. Set against Japan's changing seasons, these stories explore themes of love, devotion, and the cycle of life, celebrating the unique bond between humans and their feline companions.

Over four million copies sold in Japan 'You will be wrapped in laughter and tears' Reader review***** 'What I love about it is its Kindness' Reader review***** 'I wanted to tap the shoulders of the characters' Reader review***** Famously scenic, the Hankyu commuter train trundles daily through Japanese landscape unaware of the heartaches of the passengers it carries. On the outward journey we are introduced to the emotional dilemmas of five characters as we puzzle out how they will unravel; on the return journey six months later, we watch them resolve: - a young man meets the young woman, who always happens to borrow a library book just before he can take it out himself - a woman in a white bridal dress boards looking inexplicably sad - a university student leaves his hometown for the first time - a girl prepares to leave her abusive boyfriend; - an old lady discusses adopting a dog with her granddaughter. As the seasons come around, so the Hankyu line trundles on carrying the lives and loves of its passengers ever forwards.

Néha messzire kell utaznod, hogy megtaláld azt, ami ott van előtted Nana úton van, de nem biztos benne, hová tart. A lényeg az, hogy imádott gazdája, Szatoru mellett terpeszkedhet az ezüstszínű furgon anyósülésén. Szatoru nagyon szeretne találkozni három régi, ifjúkori barátjával, Nana azonban nem tudja, miért, a férfi pedig nem akarja elmondani. A ritka szelídséggel és humorral elmesélt történet, amely Japán változó évszakaiban játszódik, az élet váratlan fordulatainak csodáját és örömét mutatja be. Arra tanít, hogy tudjuk, mikor adjunk, és mikor kapjunk. Több mint egymillió olvasót indított már meg világszerte a kedvesség és igazság üzenete. Egy csodálatos történet hűségről és barátságról.