After retiring, Murai took a part-time job as a superintendent at an eight-story apartment building about a ten-minute walk from his home. Working four days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. was a bit long for a part-time gig, but he figured it was far better than sitting at home listening to his w…
When I was five years old, family circumstances forced us to move to my father's hometown. His village had a strange custom: young boys were made to dress as girls until they started elementary school…
The other day, I received a strange message on social media. "Long time no see! How've you been?" It read like an old friend reaching out after a long time. However, I couldn't place who he …
Have you ever heard of Kisaragi Station? It's a train station that became famous on online message boards—a place where, once you set foot inside, you can never return. This is the story of a woman wh…
Not to brag, but I went to one of the top five college prep high schools in the prefecture. Ever since I was a kid, I loved reading, and I didn't mind studying. My parents never forced me to study, bu…
