Miyazawa Kenji: 24 books

The great Japanese childrens classic known and beloved by Japanese readers for more than half a century. Kenji Miyazawa is often compared to Lewis Carroll. A hauntingly beautiful, lyrical and deeply moving story of two boys who take a ride on a train through the Milky Way, encountering many colourful...

One night, alone on a hilltop, a young boy is swept aboard a magical train bound for the Milky Way. A classic in Japan, this tender fable is a book of great wisdom, offering insight into the afterlife.One of Japan’s greatest storytellers, Kenji Miyazawa (1896–1933) was a teacher, author, poet, and scientist.

Giovanni is having trouble concentrating at school because he's tired from his part-time job and he doesn't have time to play with any of his friends any more. His local village is getting ready to hold their annual star festival, but Giovanni feels as if he's been left out. But then...

Kenji Miyazawas brilliant story about how a greedy capitalist named Obbel came to regret exploiting a lovable white elephant. A story about good triumphing over evil that will amuse and entertain children and adult readers.「オッベルと象」ロジャー・パルバース訳、ルーシー・パルバースの挿絵、読みやすい英語と原文が両方楽しめる！

Strong in the Rain' is arguably the most famous and most memorized poem in modern Japan. It is a kind of compassionate incantation that symbolizes qualities of empathy and love for humanity. After the disaster of 11 March 2011, it was taken up by millions of Japanese as the single work that best expressed...

Kenji Miyazawas most well-known story a scary but very humorous tale about two hunters who mysteriously find themselves among the hunted. This is a modern Japanese classic that has been enjoyed by Japanese readers for many many years.「注文の多い料理店」ロジャー・パルバース訳、ルーシー・パルバースの挿絵、読みやすい英語と原文が両方楽しめる！

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「春と修羅」は、宮沢賢治の制作した口語詩です。 生前に唯一刊行された詩集として知られています。 宮沢賢治はそれに続いて制作した作品にも同じタイトルを付けて詩集として続刊する予定でした。（第二集、第三集） 本書では補遺も含めた全集を掲載しています。 目次 ・春と修羅 ・補遺 ・春と修羅...