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Set on the flank of Mount Hakodate in northern Japan, the boutique coffee house Dona Dona offers more than a view of the port—it delivers a rare, intimate experience: a journey into the past with each cup. The novel follows several intertwined lives. Yayoi longs for the parents who abandoned her; Todoroki, a performer, mourns his lost dreams with his wife; Reiko is tormented by her sister’s disappearance; Reiji recognizes too late his affection for a childhood friend. Each character, through moments brought to life by the café’s magic, reassesses the present and contemplates a calmer future. Author Toshikazu Kawaguchi, celebrated for his unique voice and storytelling talent, weaves sensitivity and grace into a comforting, reflective tale.
First publish date: 2022
Genre: Speculative Fiction/Magical Realism
Authors: 川口俊和
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